In the world of pianos, few things are as vital to their performance and longevity as proper tuning and safe transportation. While piano tuners focus on ensuring every note rings with clarity and precision, piano movers specialize in safely relocating these delicate instruments with care and expertise. Though these professions serve different functions, they are intricately connected — and when they work together, everyone wins: the tuner, the mover, and most importantly, the customer.
At Piano Moving Artists, we’ve seen firsthand how powerful this collaboration can be. We believe that building partnerships between piano tuners and piano movers can create better service for piano owners while also unlocking new streams of revenue for tuners and helping movers reach more customers.
Why This Partnership Makes Sense
Piano tuners are often the first professionals a piano owner turns to when they purchase or inherit an instrument. Whether it’s a concert grand or an upright family heirloom, every piano needs regular tuning and care — and very often, it also needs to be moved. Perhaps the piano has just been delivered, or it’s being relocated to a different room, house, or even across the state. Whatever the case may be, piano owners frequently ask their tuners for advice on how to move the instrument safely.
This is where the opportunity lies.
Instead of referring customers to a general moving company or leaving them to search online (where it’s all too easy to fall into the trap of unqualified movers or even scams), tuners can refer their clients directly to trusted, professional piano movers — like us at Piano Moving Artists. In return, we offer piano tuners a $20 referral bonus for every paying customer they send our way.
Why $20 Matters
Here’s the reality of how customer acquisition works in our industry: It currently costs us around $20 to acquire a single customer through Google Ads. We invest heavily in digital marketing to make sure people can find qualified piano movers when they need them. But we’d much rather pay that same $20 directly to a piano tuner instead of handing it over to a tech giant.
Why? Because we believe in local businesses supporting one another. We’d rather build relationships than algorithms. If a tuner refers us a customer, we know it’s a lead based on trust, not just search rankings. It’s a win-win — and a much better use of our advertising dollars.
How It Works
Our referral process is simple:
- You, the tuner, mention our services to a client who needs a piano moved.
- You provide them with your unique referral code or have them mention your name when booking.
- When they book a move and the job is completed, we pay you $20 for the referral.
There’s no minimum number of referrals required, no long contracts, and no pressure. Just honest cooperation that rewards both sides.
Benefits for Piano Tuners
Aside from the extra income potential, referring a professional mover ensures your clients’ instruments are handled properly — which also means fewer headaches for you when tuning after a poorly done move. We’ve seen it time and time again: when pianos are damaged, dropped, or moved by inexperienced hands, the tuner is often the one left to break the bad news to the client.
By working with a reliable piano mover, you can have peace of mind knowing that your customer’s investment is protected — and that your job as a tuner will be that much easier when the piano arrives safely and intact.
Benefits for Movers
For us, the benefits are clear. Piano tuners are trusted voices in the piano community, often visiting clients in their homes and building long-term relationships. A single recommendation from a tuner can carry more weight than dozens of ads. These word-of-mouth referrals result in customers who are more informed, more confident in our services, and more likely to book — all because someone they trust pointed them in our direction.
Let’s Work Together
At Piano Moving Artists, we’re passionate about building a strong, interconnected piano community. We know how much work goes into being a great piano tuner, and we respect the knowledge, dedication, and patience it requires. That’s why we want to partner with you, not just for business, but to elevate the entire industry.
If you’re a piano tuner and would like to join our referral program, we’d love to hear from you. You can sign up quickly online or give us a call to get started. We’ll provide you with all the materials you need to refer clients easily, and we’ll make sure your efforts are rewarded.
Together, we can create a smoother, safer, and more harmonious experience for every piano owner out there.