About
Torger Baland Independent Piano Technician
Torger Baland owns and operates Baland's Papageno Piano Tuning LLC.
Torger is a graduate of Saint John's University where he studied voice, performed with the chamber choir, took piano lessons and worked in the performing arts.
Torger opened for business in 2005 and has attended several piano technician conventions where he has learned the art and craft of piano service from the finest piano technicians nationwide.
Notable clients include the Minnesota Governor's Residence, Lumen Christi Catholic Community, Cretin Derham choir, Nautilus Music Theatre, Theatre de la Jeune Lune, Singer Songwriter Keri Noble, Jazz Vocalist Stephanie Nakasian and Ensemble Music Studios.
Torger is proud to support the music in the lives of clients throughout the Twin Cities. Read the testimonials and schedule your tuning today.
Torger is a graduate of Saint John's University where he studied voice, performed with the chamber choir, took piano lessons and worked in the performing arts.
Torger opened for business in 2005 and has attended several piano technician conventions where he has learned the art and craft of piano service from the finest piano technicians nationwide.
Notable clients include the Minnesota Governor's Residence, Lumen Christi Catholic Community, Cretin Derham choir, Nautilus Music Theatre, Theatre de la Jeune Lune, Singer Songwriter Keri Noble, Jazz Vocalist Stephanie Nakasian and Ensemble Music Studios.
Torger is proud to support the music in the lives of clients throughout the Twin Cities. Read the testimonials and schedule your tuning today.
Customer Testimonials
Mary D, Minneapolis, Kawai Grand KG-2D
"I found Torger to be not only thorough and fair, but pleasant and polite. I asked him to put me on a regular six month schedule and expect to see him every six months indefinitely."
Yuki and Nate M, Minneapolis, 1917 Steinway Grand Model O
"Torger is great to work with! Torger is knowledgeable and detailed with the tuning process. He is very nice and answered all the questions I had regarding the tuning process and piano maintenance as well. It was an educating experience, plus the tuning itself turned out great!"
Jeremy M, Hastings, 1908 Kimball upright
"I had Torger come out to help me revive a 1908 Kimball upright I had recently purchased. Torger quickly identified some problems with the bridge. I was very impressed with the way he carefully and methodically went about the repair. I ended up being very pleased with the results and his rates were reasonable."
Brooke Marshall, Coon Rapids, Yamaha upright
Piano Teacher
"Torger is wonderful to work with. He is always on time, puts up with my over excited black lab quite well and most importantly, my piano sounds wonderful after the tuning. I have recommended him to my piano students when they are in need of a tune on their own pianos. His prices are also quite reasonable."
Andy A, Anoka, Kawai Grand RX-5
"Thanks for doing such a nice job. I will definitely call you again the next time it needs tuning."
"I found Torger to be not only thorough and fair, but pleasant and polite. I asked him to put me on a regular six month schedule and expect to see him every six months indefinitely."
Yuki and Nate M, Minneapolis, 1917 Steinway Grand Model O
"Torger is great to work with! Torger is knowledgeable and detailed with the tuning process. He is very nice and answered all the questions I had regarding the tuning process and piano maintenance as well. It was an educating experience, plus the tuning itself turned out great!"
Jeremy M, Hastings, 1908 Kimball upright
"I had Torger come out to help me revive a 1908 Kimball upright I had recently purchased. Torger quickly identified some problems with the bridge. I was very impressed with the way he carefully and methodically went about the repair. I ended up being very pleased with the results and his rates were reasonable."
Brooke Marshall, Coon Rapids, Yamaha upright
Piano Teacher
"Torger is wonderful to work with. He is always on time, puts up with my over excited black lab quite well and most importantly, my piano sounds wonderful after the tuning. I have recommended him to my piano students when they are in need of a tune on their own pianos. His prices are also quite reasonable."
Andy A, Anoka, Kawai Grand RX-5
"Thanks for doing such a nice job. I will definitely call you again the next time it needs tuning."