An inquisitive builder of things from an early age with a desire to know how things work and what makes them tick has challenged Geoff all along the way.

“I started tinkering with pianos when I was about 16, it started out as a hobby and in more recent years I have learnt the art of fine tuning them.

“The pleasure I get from tuning a fine, hand-crafted instrument and getting it in perfect pitch is very satisfying – it’s an art, not a science.

“The new Steinway and Sons grand piano at the Mildura Arts Centre is still a bit ‘stiff’ compared to the 10-year-old Yamaha I tuned yesterday, but in a few years, it will be a great piano to keep in tune.

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