Teamwork Makes the Dream Work w/ David Andersen

Tune in to this session and get some great insights from our wise and charming co-host, David Andersen. He’s a highly respected and experienced piano technician in LA, who has built a stellar atelier for rebuilding fine pianos, attracting high-end clientele and producing excellent work. During the conversation, David shares his valuable knowledge, experiences, techniques, ideas, and life lessons with the audience.

One of the most intriguing aspects David discusses is the importance of teamwork in his restoration and rebuilding process. He shares how he’s had to involve other people due to physical challenges, and as a result, he has developed a team of people he trusts and has affection for. These individuals are top-notch in terms of their craftsmanship. David acts as the initiator, the bringer of the client, and the first diagnostician. He assembles a team of experts to do the majority of the work. Then, together with Nick Morello, David performs the final 20 percent of creating that sublime piano sound he’s known for.

David's emphasis on teamwork highlights how valuable it is to work collaboratively to produce the best possible results. By building trust, fostering relationships, and recognizing the unique strengths each team member brings, one can achieve exceptional outcomes. David's approach to teamwork is an important reminder that "teamwork makes the dream work."

Here’s a little bit about our hosts David Andersen:

David Andersen, owner of David Andersen pianos in Los Angeles has been a professional musician, recording artist, and piano technician/consultant for nearly four decades. He has overseen the restoration and maintenance of hundreds of Steinway and Mason & Hamlin pianos during that time. Beginning in 1975 he apprenticed for two and a half years under Jack Cofer in Atlanta, Georgia; during the 1980s he studied at Steinway facilities both in New York and London.

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