If you've experienced the high prices and high pressure sales tactics of the big box piano dealerships, we know you will especially appreciate your piano shopping experience at Cucamonga Music Co. There are no suits, ties, or sales commissions here! This easy going family atmosphere is what got us where we are today!

We believe that great service does not end at the sale! In fact, what makes us unique is that we rely on our reputation, our piano sales, and our piano tuning customers as our number one source of referrals and income! We would like nothing more than to follow up every sale with years of personalized service, from the very same Piano Technicians that you purchased your piano from!
 

9223 Archibald Ave., Suite C, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
 

Kathleen Gilkey is a Registered Member of the Piano Technicians Guild. She was the first woman to achieve the distinction of Registered Piano Technician (R.P.T.) in the Pomona Valley Chapter. She was also the first woman President of that chapter of the Guild. With over 35 years of experience, she has achieved much respect in her field.

She has served as the Piano Technician for the University of Redlands, as well as the official Technician for the Redlands Symphony and  Riverside Community College. Some of her Clients include; Mt. San Antonio College, Pomona College, Chaffey College, Alta Loma and Central School Districts. She also services The City of Rancho Cucamonga, The Ontario Convention Center, many churches, music teachers, and private musicians. She has tuned for many Notable Artists including, but not limited to; Tony Bennett, Victor Borge, Dave Brubeck, The Oakridge Boys, Roy Clark, Joanne Castle, and Ricky Skaggs to name a few. She is experienced in all aspects of the piano business, including piano sales, piano tuning, repair, regulation and rebuilding, and also in the importing of fine pianos.


Kathleen Gilkey pictured with LaRoy  Edwards

      of Yamaha Piano Corporation in 1978.

John Gilkey is a graduate of  Western Iowa Tech School of Piano Tuning and Rebuilding. He is a Steinway factory trained technician who has worked with one of the finest Steinway dealerships in the U.S. for over 10 years. He is an associate member of the Piano Technicians Guild with over 17 years of experience.

John  is one of the few factory trained  Steinway Technicians in  California, and he is the official Steinway Technician for the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center in Rancho Cucamonga. He also Tunes Pianos for U.C.L.A. He works closely with Kathleen on most of her larger accounts such as; Mt. San Antonio College, Chaffey College, and the L.D.S. Churches. John also services the pianos for The City of Rancho Cucamonga, The Ontario Convention Center, many churches, music teachers, and private musicians. He has tuned for many Notable Artists as well, including but not limited to; Josh Grobin, Willie Nelson, Jars of Clay, Melissa Manchester, David Benoit, Art Garfunkle, Earth Wind and Fire, and Rich Little. He is experienced in all aspects of the piano business, including piano sales, piano tuning, repair, regulation and rebuilding, and also in the importing of fine pianos.

           John and Daniel Gilkey

     in the family workshop in 1980.

Daniel Gilkey worked closely with John at the Steinway dealership for several years as a Piano Tuner . He also Tunes Pianos for U.C.L.A., Mt. San Antonio College, Chaffey College, and the L.D.S. Churches . Daniel services many churches, music teachers, and private musicians. He has tuned for Notable Artists as well, including but not limited to; Guns N' Roses. He is experienced in all aspects of the piano business, including piano sales, piano tuning, repair, regulation and rebuilding, and also in the importing of fine pianos.


Daniel Gilkey tuning a piano.

Paul Gilkey has been working on pianos for over 20 years.  His expertise is in Piano Rebuilding, Restringing, and Action Restoration. He also is involved in all of our Piano Moving Services, from everyday moves to complicated moves involving the use of a crane.


Paul Gilkey restringing a grand piano.
 

The people that know...know us.

Whether you are researching on the web because you are wanting to buy a piano, possibly rebuild a piano, move or  tune a piano, it probably seems like the more you research, the more complicated the decision becomes. That is why there are actually books written on these subjects! The most popular one being "The Piano Book" by Larry Fine because it is written on these subjects "Buying & Owning a New or Used Piano".

If  you are really that interested in the subject, it's about a 244 page read, which for the most part, is a pretty good book. Now if you don't feel like reading a 244 page book you probably are going to ask around, maybe ask some friends, and you might even speak to a few "Piano Salesmen" Who better to ask? Right??? How about somebody who's impartial and knowledgeable, like maybe a Piano Tuner, Piano Teacher, Choir Director or some kind of Music Department Educator person you know! Someone who knows, right?

Well luckily for us, if you live around here, and actually do find someone like that, our name will probably come up. You see, we enjoy getting referrals from The Colleges and from the Music Teachers, The School Districts, Piano Technicians, Churches and previous happy customers, because these are people who are highly regarded, respected and trusted!  We feel honored, that these people would send their friends and relatives to us. Therefore, we always try our best to spend time with people, educate people, guide people, and help them come to an informed decision that we believe best suits their needs!

Cucamonga Music Co.
9223 Archibald Ave., Ste. C
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-5958
Open Everyday 11 am - 6 pm

E-mail: john@cucamongamusic.com