As a young child John's interest in the piano was sparked by the Musette spinet player piano in his home.  He began piano lessons at the age of eight.  John continued lessons into high school being classically trained.  In addition to classical, John enjoys playing Ragtime and jazz.

At the age of sixteen he purchased his own piano, a remarkable 1878 Ernest Gabler & Brother upright piano which he kept in his room.  It was after acquiring this piano that he developed a keen interest in the acoustical design, mechanical aspects and inner workings of pianos and piano keyboards.  Ultimately, the Ernest Gabler & Brother upright was completely restored and to this day, remains in John's family.

In 1984 John graduated from California State Polytechnic University, cum laude, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, further expanding John's exceptional analytical and diagnostic skills.

John enrolled in the Randy Potter School of Piano Technology, a two year course, graduating with highest honors in 1993.  During this time he became a member of the Piano Technicians Guild and has remained an active member ever since.

In 1994, John completed the one week Advanced Training Seminar in Piano Technology at Baylor University School of Music.  In 1997 John completed the rigorous Piano Technicians Guild (PTG) exams at Long Beach State University to earn the credential of Registered Piano Technician (RPT).

Since then, John has attended numerous training seminars (presented by Steinway, Yamaha, Kawai, Dampp-Chaser and other leaders in the piano industry), California PTG State Conventions, and PTG National Conventions in order to remain on top of the latest advances in piano technology and to provide the best possible service to his clients.

John is a Certified Installer of the Piano Life Saver System by the Dampp-Chaser Corporation, quite simply the best humidity control system available for your piano.

John is an active member of the Piano Technicians Guild, San Diego Chapter and has held the offices of secretary and treasurer.  John is also a member of the Master Piano Technicians of America (MPT), an international organization of piano technicians whose goal is to advance the highest standards of technical proficiency in the piano service field.

John continues to play the piano and also enjoys playing electric and acoustic bass with local groups and at church.  John lives with his family in Oceanside, CA.

Please contact Piesik Piano Service at:

(760) 726-4665