Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Pianos, Lessons & Restoration in Madison
Farley's House of Pianos has been serving Madison, WI since 1962, offering unparalleled expertise in piano sales, restoration, and music education. Our team of Registered Piano Technicians combines decades of experience with a deep passion for musical excellence, maintaining a legacy of craftsmanship recognized nationally through multiple NAMM Top 100 Dealer awards. Specializing in both vintage and modern instruments, we provide meticulous restoration services using traditional methods while offering comprehensive music instruction for all skill levels. Our state-of-the-art 11,000 sq ft facility houses an extensive inventory of new, used, and restored pianos, including exclusive Shigeru Kawai models. With dedicated departments for piano moving, climate-controlled storage, and appraisal services, we ensure complete customer satisfaction through personalized guidance and technical mastery.Our commitment to musical heritage is demonstrated through historic restorations like the Steinway Model D Centennial grand piano for Villa Louis and the Overture Center's Capitol Theater concert grand. As a family-owned business, we maintain strong community ties through partnerships with local music organizations and educational institutions. Our workshop's specialized divisions handle every restoration aspect in-house, from soundboard preparation to case finishing. Recognized as industry leaders through 14 NAMM Top 100 Dealer awards between 2014-2025, we combine technical excellence with a customer-centric approach that has made us Wisconsin's premier piano destination for over half a century.
Services
Piano Sales
Piano Restoration
Music Lessons
Piano Rentals
Piano Appraisals
Details
- Year established: 1962
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of piano expertise with NAMM Top 100 Dealer recognition
- Our Registered Piano Technicians provide specialized restoration services
- We maintain climate-controlled storage and moving facilities for instrument protection
- Our family-owned business combines tradition with modern piano technology
- We partner with local music institutions and provide community education programs
Associations and certifications
- National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM)
What people say
Expert restoration
Knowledgeable staff
Extensive inventory
Personalized service
Quality instruments
Services
Piano Sales
Our Madison showroom features over 100 pianos including new Kawai models, restored Steinways, and handmade clavichords. We offer grand, upright, and digital pianos for all skill levels and budgets. Our expert staff provides personalized guidance to help customers find the perfect instrument for their needs and space.
Piano Restoration
Our specialized workshop performs complete piano restoration using traditional methods and quality materials. We restore vintage Steinway, Mason & Hamlin, and Chickering pianos to like-new condition while preserving historical authenticity. Each restoration includes soundboard work, case finishing, and precise voicing by master technicians.
Music Lessons
We offer private and group lessons for all ages in piano, strings, jazz improvisation, and music theory. Our instructors hold music degrees and provide tailored instruction for beginners through advanced students. The program includes chamber music opportunities and partnerships with local music ensembles.
Piano Rentals
We provide flexible piano rental options for short-term events or long-term use. Our rental fleet includes quality upright and grand pianos available by the day, week, month, or year. Renters receive professional delivery and setup services with optional maintenance plans.
Piano Appraisals
Our certified technicians offer accurate piano appraisals for insurance, sale, or estate planning purposes. We evaluate instrument condition, historical value, and market demand to provide detailed valuation reports. Our appraisers maintain up-to-date knowledge of antique and modern piano markets.
People
Tim Farley
Co-Owner & Master Piano Technician
With over 50 years of experience since founding the business in 1962, Tim Farley is a renowned piano restoration expert and frequent speaker at Piano Technicians Guild events. He has trained numerous technicians and specializes in historical piano restoration techniques.
Rene Farley
Co-Owner & Operations Director
Rene Farley manages business operations and music instruction programs. She coordinates community partnerships and has been instrumental in developing the store's educational offerings since joining the business in the 1970s.
Questions
What types of pianos do you sell?
We offer new Kawai pianos, restored vintage Steinways, and handmade clavichords. Our inventory includes grand, upright, and digital pianos from brands like Shigeru Kawai, Casio, and Perzina.
How long have you been in business?
We've served Madison since 1962, originally founded as Farley's House of Music before becoming Wisconsin's premier piano destination in 1997.
What piano restoration services do you offer?
Our workshop provides complete piano rebuilding including soundboard work, case finishing, and action regulation. We specialize in vintage Steinway, Mason & Hamlin, and Chickering restorations using traditional methods.
Do you offer music lessons?
Yes, we provide piano, cello, violin, and viola lessons for all ages. Our instructors hold music degrees and offer both private and group instruction options.
What awards have you received?
We've been named a NAMM Top 100 Dealer 14 times between 2014-2025 and received multiple Best of Madison awards for musical instrument stores.
What additional services do you provide?
We offer piano moving with climate-controlled trucks, temperature-regulated storage, and professional appraisal services for insurance or estate planning purposes.
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Reviews (5)
Nick Albright
Nov 17, 2021
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What a great place! The owner was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We got there early enough to be the only customers there and got a tour of the repair side of things, as well as some historical pianos and their predecessors. Couldn't recommend more highly!
April Kidman
Dec 25, 2020
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After looking around and talking to a few experts in the field - we knew that Farley's is respected and has a great reputation. So we went in to look at digital and used acoustic pianos. Steve was great to work with and went above and beyond to find the right piano for our family. We now have a beautiful acoustic piano in our home that we all love. Thank you Steve and Farley's!
Kay Millonzi
Oct 30, 2020
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Farleys moved my "new to me" baby grand from Madison to Milwaukee, Tad was friendly, professional and great to work with for scheduling the move. Impressive how smoothly they handled every step of the move. Highly recommend.
Mark Huth
Oct 24, 2019
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The absolute ultimate in piano sales, service, repair and restoration in the Midwest. I regularly play three pianos which have been restored and maintained by Farley's House of Pianos (including my own instrument) and the quality of their work is first class. You simply cannot find anyone better in the industry. Their sales and service staff is always kind and courteous and they know their craft. Highly, highly recommended.
Jeremy Wu
Feb 23, 2019
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Great staff, amazing knowledge, feel very welcome compared to other places (like the other piano shop that closed by the mall). If i every buy another piano for any reason, or have to refer anyone looking for a piano, this is THE place! Steve was fantastic.
