Learn to Tune... The Apex Way
Master Piano Technician Mentorship and Business Launch with Eric Michael Roberts
About Your Mentor
Eric Michael Roberts, MPT, holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education and is a graduate of the Randy Potter School of Piano Technology. He is the founder and lead instructor of the Apex Piano Technicians Network (APTN) and serves as the lead technician for the Apex team in the Nashville, Tennessee area.
For more than 18 years, Eric has worked full-time as an independent piano technician, completing thousands of service calls and building one of the largest independent piano service businesses in the region, with more than 5,000 clients. His work ranges from tuning family pianos in living rooms to preparing concert instruments and recording pianos for some of the music industry’s biggest names.
On any given day, Eric may tune a piano for a homeowner in the morning and then prepare a studio piano for a major-label recording session for artists such as Eric Church later that afternoon. He regularly works with Grammy Award-winning recording artists, Grammy Award-winning producers, professional touring musicians, churches, universities, and recording studios throughout the Nashville music community.
Throughout his career, Eric has had the privilege of working with world-class artists including Harry Connick Jr., John Legend, Kip Moore, Orville Peck, Idina Menzel (Disney’s Frozen), June Carter Cash, Michael Webb (Hank Williams Jr.), James Stafford (Train), Tim Rosenau (TobyMac), Rob Frazier (Petra), Alex Goot, Eric Church, Mark Lowry, Tony Bennett, Billy Ray Cyrus, Firerose, David Gant (Garth Brooks), and many others.
As an educator, Eric is passionate about helping others build successful careers in piano technology. His APTN training videos have generated more than one million views, and he has personally trained and mentored students throughout the United States as well as internationally, including Canada, England, and Singapore.
Today, Eric continues to mentor piano technicians around the world, helping them master tuning, repairs, customer service, and business systems so they can build profitable, independent careers. Many Apex graduates have gone on to establish highly successful piano service businesses and have earned outstanding reputations in their own communities.
Where to Start?
The 90-Day Apex Piano Tech Bootcamp is where every future Apex technician begins.
Over the course of 90 days, you’ll develop a solid foundation in piano tuning, essential tools, repair techniques, business fundamentals, and the professional mindset needed to launch a successful piano service business. More importantly, you’ll experience the Apex method of training and discover whether this profession is the right fit for you.
Unlike most online courses, Apex Mentorship is not open to the public. It is an application-only program designed for students who are serious about building a professional career in piano technology.
The Bootcamp serves as your first step. It gives us the opportunity to work together, allows you to experience the Apex training philosophy firsthand, and helps us determine whether you’re a good fit for our elite mentorship community.
Students who successfully complete Bootcamp and demonstrate the commitment, professionalism, and work ethic we’re looking for may be invited to enter the exclusive Apex VIP Mentorship, where they receive advanced technical training, business coaching, accountability, live mentoring, and ongoing support as they build thriving piano technology businesses.
And here’s the best part:
Every dollar you invest in the Bootcamp is credited toward your Apex VIP Mentorship. If you’re accepted into the mentorship program, 100% of your Bootcamp tuition is applied to your enrollment.
If you’re serious about becoming a professional piano technician, there’s no better place to begin. The 90-Day Apex Piano Tech Bootcamp is your first step toward joining one of the most respected piano technician training communities in the world.
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Build the Foundation for a Successful Piano Tuning Career
Every successful Apex technician starts in the same place: The Apex 90-Day Piano Tuning Bootcamp.
Whether you’re exploring piano technology for the first time or you’re serious about building a flexible, profitable career, Bootcamp is where you’ll develop the essential skills, confidence, and professional foundation needed to begin your journey.
This isn’t just another online course—it’s your first step into the Apex training system.
In Just 90 Days You’ll Learn To:
Understand how the piano works
Master proper tuning hammer technique
Train your ear like a professional technician
Tune individual strings with confidence
Create clean, stable unisons
Avoid the costly mistakes most beginners make
Discover what it really takes to build a successful piano tuning business
Why Start with Bootcamp?
No experience is required. You’ll receive step-by-step instruction, weekly coaching, and a proven roadmap that prepares you for the next stage of your training.
Bootcamp isn’t the finish line—it’s the foundation.
Students who complete Bootcamp and are ready to take the next step may apply for the Apex Piano Tech Mentorship, where you’ll master advanced tuning, regulation, voicing, repairs, business growth, and the real-world skills needed to build a thriving piano service business.
Your Investment Moves With You
Every dollar you invest in Bootcamp is applied toward your Apex Mentorship. When you’re accepted into the mentorship, we’ll credit 100% of your Bootcamp tuition toward your enrollment.
If you’re wondering where to begin with Apex…
This is where your journey starts.
Join the Apex 90-Day Piano Tuning Bootcamp and take the first step toward becoming a professional piano technician.
Stories of Success: Real People, Real Results
At Apex Piano School, success is more than a goal—it’s a proven result.
Meet our students who transformed their lives with guidance, tools, and mentorship.
$600 PER DAY
As a music educator in the upper Northeast, Emerson already had a thriving teaching business but wanted to diversify his income. Through Apex, he added piano tuning to his skill set and business portfolio. By following the Apex Business Launch Framework, Emerson now routinely earns $600 a day from piano tuning—and it’s only increased his overall business success. His story is proof that Apex’s approach can amplify existing skills while opening new revenue streams. Visit Emerson Gale Piano Service
$5,000+ PER MONTH
Joe, a young family man, was stuck in a typical 9-to-5 job but dreamed of something more exciting. He joined Apex, and within two years, he transformed into one of the top piano tuners in his area in Washington. In May and June of 2025, after just 2 years in the program, Joe sold over $25,000 in piano regulations and now brings in a steady $5,000+ per month tuning pianos. He’s also become a Registered Piano Technician, expanding his business year after year, all with Apex’s mentorship. Explore Bovy Piano Tuning and Services
FIRST YEAR... $50K
TJ was living with friends, unsure of his next steps in life. He joined the Apex program, determined to turn things around. In just his first year, he earned $50,000 from piano tuning, launching his very first business. With the support of Apex, he built his own website and set the foundation for success. Today, TJ now runs a successful piano tuning company, proving that change is possible with the right guidance. Visit Oak & Ivory
LAUNCHING SUCCESS
At just 20 years old, Corinna was working as a waitress and struggling to find a better way forward. With Apex, she turned her life around, launching Greenway Piano Tuning in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Corinna built her own website, mastered marketing, and followed the Apex framework to consistently grow her business. She’s now tuned pianos for recording studios, celebrities, and even works as the piano technician for Middle Tennessee State University—proving that ambition, paired with the right program, can open incredible doors. See Greenway Piano Tuning’s web site
"The very first time Eric Roberts worked on my piano I could tell he’s the best. More than just a master tuner and technician - he makes my piano sing. Eric has an undefinable musical gift and is able to make any instrument better just by giving it his unique attention. I’ve played on several pianos he worked on in other studios and the difference he made in them is undeniable."
Michael Webb, Pianist for Hank Williams Jr.
"Eric at Apex Piano is an amazing way to get started in piano tuning and to really learn what it's actually like to do this trade. He tells you how it is, and is an amazing teacher. Eric made the scary and daunting task of tuning a piano something I can task with confidence and go in believing I can do a good job tuning a piano."
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