About

The Piano Shop offers comprehensive piano care, from expert tuning and repairs to meticulous rebuilding, resale, and purchasing guidance. Serving individuals and institutions alike, we bring craftsmanship, integrity, and personal attention to every instrument and every client.

The Piano Shop Promise

My promise is simple: to provide honest value for every dollar you entrust to me and to treat you as I would wish to be treated—with consideration, fairness, and respect.

You may not know the intricacies of the work your piano requires, but you deserve complete confidence in the person performing it. I pledge to earn that confidence through honest advice, thoughtful service, and workmanship I stand behind.

This commitment is the foundation of my reputation. If my service falls short of what I have promised, I will take responsibility and make it right. I strive to do what is right in every aspect of my work, and you can always count on my care, integrity, and best effort.

Lee D. Gordon

Lee Gordon has devoted his career to the care and craftsmanship of pianos since 1975, serving Honolulu as a piano technician and tuner since 1977. With a Bachelor’s degree in Music and a Master of Arts in Organizational Management, he brings together musical understanding, technical expertise, and a longstanding commitment to the performing arts.

In 1977, Lee founded The Piano Shop, specializing in acoustic piano maintenance and repair. He expanded his work in 1980 by co-founding TPS Electronics, which serviced electronic keyboards and organs for homes and institutions.

His dedication to music extends beyond the instruments themselves. Lee co-founded the nonprofit School of Performing Arts in Honolulu and helped establish the Hawaii Academy of Performing Arts (HAPA), nurturing students’ intellectual and creative potential through education in the performing arts.

Lee developed his craft through years of hands-on apprenticeship with accomplished technicians: Willard Sims at the Baldwin Piano & Organ Company in Cincinnati, Ohio (1975–1976); player piano technician Al Brentin in Honolulu (1977–1978); master craftsman and piano technician Charles Scharbach in Honolulu (1979–1981); and piano technician Joe Blatt in Honolulu (1982–1983).

His professional training also includes study with the Baldwin Piano & Organ Company in Cincinnati (1975–1976), PianoDisc in Sacramento, California (2003), and Steinway & Sons in New York City (2004). This foundation reflects a lifelong commitment to refining his craft and preserving the musical character of every piano entrusted to his care.