Become a Certified Piano Moving Partner
Stop Turning Away High-Value Business. Train Your Crew. Expand Your Reach.
General moving is hard work—piano moving is a specialized craft. When your clients ask to move their Steinway or Yamaha, don’t say no. Join our Certified Partner Network to gain the skills, gear, and professional backing to handle high-end instruments with confidence.
🛠 Choose Your Training Level
Level 1: The Upright Essentials
Ideal for general crews looking to safely handle spinets, consoles, and standard uprights.
- What’s Included: Center-of-gravity basics, proper padding techniques, and dolly safety.
- Duration: Half-day intensive.
- Investment: $650 per crew (up to 4 members).
Level 2: The Master Grand Workshop
Advanced techniques for moving baby grands and concert grands.
- What’s Included: Leg and lyre removal, skid board (piano board) strapping, and navigating staircases/tight turns.
- Duration: Full-day hands-on workshop.
- Investment: $1,500 per crew (up to 4 members).
Level 3: Annual Network Certification
The ultimate stamp of quality for your marketing.
- What’s Included: Yearly gear inspection, technique refreshers, and use of the “Certified Piano Moving Partner” badge on your website.
- Investment: $400 annually.
📦 Pro-Grade Gear Packages
Don’t send your team in under-equipped. We sell the exact supplies we use for our high-end clients.
- Essential Upright Kit: Professional Heavy-Duty Dollies and 2-ply moving pads.
- Grand Piano Kit: Custom Skid Boards and specialized hoisting straps.
🤝 Why Partner With Us?
- Backup Support: When a job is too big for your crew, our expert team is available to assist you as a sub-contractor.
- Referral Network: We pass overflow general moving leads to our certified partners.
- Risk Reduction: Training significantly lowers your liability and insurance claims.
Ready to upgrade your crew’s capabilities? We can meet your needs anywhere in the United States
Below is an Example On-Site Daily Training Quote (Westport to Chicago) to train your entire team. Please send photos of your equipment and safety gear to make sure it will meet the standards of our training. If needed we will ship the correct gear out prior to our arrival, or will bring with us if within a drivable distance.
| Item | Cost Description | Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Training Fee | Advanced Grand Piano Workshop (Full Day) | $1,500 |
| Travel Time | 2 Half-days (Arrival/Departure) | $800 |
| Airfare/Rental | Actual flight + Uber/Car rental | $600 |
| Per Diem | 2 Days at Chicago rate ($92 meals + $194 hotel) | $572 |
| Total Quote | $3,472 |
(203)569-5078 info@pianoct.com
