RMT ORIGINALS | SERVING HUNTSVILLE, AL


Precision Piano Tuning & Digital Player Piano Systems in Huntsville


Dedicated artisan craftsmanship by Robert M. Turner. Over 51 years of professional experience in piano tuning, action regulation, and digital player reproducing systems for homes, studios, and musicians throughout Huntsville and North Alabama.


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ESTABLISHED IN 1967 | 51+ YEARS EXPERIENCE | HUNTSVILLE, AL


Artisan Piano Craftsmanship for Huntsville Musicians


Operating through RMT Originals and Musicrafts, Robert M. Turner brings an analytical problem-solving approach and five decades of hands-on musical craftsmanship to every instrument he services in Huntsville.

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Lifelong Artisan Experience, Now Serving Huntsville

Lifelong Artisan Experience

Robert began his musical education at the LSU School of Music and completed his Bachelor of Music Education at Henderson State in 1975, performing as Principal Oboe with the South Arkansas Symphony. In 1979, he introduced the Pianocorder retrofit system to his workshop, mastering concert regulation across 38 states and internationally.

Today, Robert focuses strictly on piano tuning, mechanical action regulation, and digital player piano reproducing systems, delivering meticulous care directly to clients' homes and studios across Huntsville.

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Established in 1967 (Since 1967)

Over 51 years of professional experience across piano care, tuning, and craftsmanship since 1967.

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Custom Solutions: Built to Each Musician's Needs

Every piano receives dedicated mechanical regulation and tonal refinement tailored to the player and acoustic setting.

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Tradition + Innovation: Classic Methods with Modern Precision

Uniting classic acoustic ear tuning techniques with modern digital reproducing player system calibration.

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Trusted by Professionals

Consistent, performance-ready results recommended by symphony musicians, educators, and dedicated piano owners.

SINCE 1967 | SERVING HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA

A Lifelong Commitment to Acoustic Excellence in Huntsville

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obert M. Turner is the craftsman and technician behind RMT Originals and Musicrafts. With over 51 years of experience across acoustic piano service, concert regulation, and reproducing electronics, he brings analytical precision and deep musical understanding to every Huntsville piano he services.

Musical Foundation & Ear Training

Classical Training as an Oboist

Robert began his musical education at the LSU School of Music studying oboe under Earnest Harrison, followed by a Bachelor of Music Education (BME) degree from Henderson State University in 1975. Performing as Principal Oboe with the South Arkansas Symphony from 1973 to 1978 developed an acute acoustic ear for pitch harmony, interval purity, and concert-level expressive balance.

Factory Benchwork & Rebuilding

25 Steinways & Concert Fieldwork

Starting in 1979 with on-site Pianocorder retrofit installations, Robert traveled across 38 US states, Sweden, England, Puerto Rico, and Mexico preparing instruments to concert regulation standards. Over a decade at Forbes Piano, he rebuilt 25 Steinway grand and upright pianos and attended Steinway training for a whole week to study how they put pianos together using jigs, fixtures, and templates.

Word-of-Mouth Reputation

Robert's client base is built almost entirely on personal recommendations rather than commercial advertising. Working directly with serious musicians, teaching studios, and dedicated owners, he maintains direct personal accountability for every instrument serviced.

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Personal Artisan Service

Huntsville's Word-of-Mouth Piano Technician

Robert's client base is built almost entirely on personal recommendations rather than commercial advertising. Working directly with serious musicians, teaching studios, and dedicated owners in Huntsville, he maintains direct personal accountability for every instrument serviced.

Hayden & Central Alabama

Service Area & Location

Serving piano owners within an 80-mile radius from Hayden, AL, traveling north to Nashville, TN, and south to Birmingham, Prattville, and Montgomery, AL.

2556 Fat Dunn Rd, Hayden, AL 35079

Serving: Hayden, AL, Nashville, TN, Montgomery, AL, Prattville, AL

rmtoriginals@mac.com

(205) 559-3485

PO Box: P.O. Box 95, Cleveland, AL 35049

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