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88 Lessons is a daily podcast series that teaches you how to tune a piano by ear — from complete beginner to confident technician — in 88 lessons over 90 days. Free to listen. Extraordinary to experience.

88
Lessons. One Skill. Your Ears.

Tell us who you are — we'll point you in the right direction.

Who Are You?

Pick the path that sounds like you.

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I'm completely new to piano tuning

You've never touched a tuning lever. You're curious about the craft. You want to understand what it takes — and whether you can actually learn this.

→ Start with Episode 1 of the podcast
→ Read "What is aural piano tuning?"
→ Subscribe for daily lesson delivery
Start the Podcast → Read the Intro Article
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I'm a musician who wants to tune

You already hear music. You have an instinct for sound. You want to take that natural ability and direct it toward understanding your instrument from the inside out.

→ Your ear is already an asset
→ Learn why equal temperament is the goal
→ Understand beats, intervals, and piano physics
Start Listening → What is Equal Temperament?
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I'm considering piano tech as a career

You're thinking seriously about becoming a piano technician. You want to understand the real path — what it takes, how long it takes, and whether a course like this can actually move you forward.

→ Aural tuning is the professional standard
→ Understand the career path and income
→ Consider premium membership for deep training
Read the Career Guide → Start the Free Podcast
About the Series

What Is 88 Lessons?

88 Lessons is a serialized daily podcast that takes you from zero to confident piano tuner in 88 episodes. Each episode is roughly 15 minutes long — designed to fit into your morning routine, your commute, or your lunch break.

The series was created by Eathan Janney — a neuroscientist, professional piano technician, and the founder of Piano Technician Masterclasses, the first platform to bring livestream piano tech education to the world.

The podcast is completely free. No apps. No paywalls. Just your ears, a podcast player, and 88 daily lessons.

88
Daily Lessons
~15
Min Per Episode
90
Days to Completion
Free
To Listen
Your First Steps

How to Get Started

Three steps. Five minutes. You'll be enrolled in the most unusual piano tuning education on the internet.

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Subscribe to the Podcast

Find 88 Lessons on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. Hit subscribe so each new lesson arrives automatically. It's free, it always will be, and you can start with Episode 1 right now.

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Serious about mastering piano tuning? The premium membership includes extended episodes, worksheets, tuning exercises, listening drills, and direct access to Eathan. Launching soon.

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Curated For Your Starting Point

Not sure where to read first? We picked three articles for each type of learner.

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If you're brand new

What Is Aural Piano Tuning?
The complete introduction — what it is, how it works, and why it matters.
Piano Tuning Tools: A Beginner's Guide
What you'll actually need to get started — and what you can skip for now.
How Long Does It Take to Learn Piano Tuning?
An honest look at the timeline — from first lesson to first paying client.
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If you're a musician

What Is Equal Temperament?
The harmonic system that makes a piano work in every key — explained clearly.
ETD vs. Ear: Why It's a False Choice
Both tools have a place. The best technicians know when to trust which.
A Piano Technician's Guide to Training Your Ear
How professional technicians develop the hearing skills that matter most.
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If you're considering a career

The Piano Technician Career Guide
Income, demand, training paths, and what the work actually looks like day-to-day.
Should You Join the Piano Technicians Guild?
An honest look at PTG membership — what it gets you and what it doesn't.
Best Piano Tuning Courses Online (2026)
How 88 Lessons compares to everything else out there — an honest review.
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Built by Someone Who Has Taught This for Decades

Eathan Janney holds a PhD in Neuroscience and has been tuning and teaching piano technology professionally for years. He founded Piano Technician Masterclasses in 2017 — the first-ever platform to bring livestream piano tech education to the world. 88 Lessons is his most ambitious project yet: a complete aural tuning curriculum, freely available, daily.

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