![]() Since music was my life, I decided to develop my own recording studio here in Los Angeles. In the years that followed, the band members went their separate ways. This took me to Los Angeles and our rock band 'National Anthem' was semi-successful playing numerous clubs and gigs throughout L.A. While working on pianos during the day, I also continued to play keyboards and was approached by other musicians to form a group and tour the states. Piano because its a Birdcage/Overdamper over 100 year old European piano. Notice the bass strings go straight down on the The local newspaper did a story about me when I was 19 years old (Wales, GB). Shortly thereafter I started and operated my own piano service & rebuilding shop in Wales. I also became a member of the Institute of Musical Instrument Technology which is equivalent to being a RPT in the Piano Technicians Guild in the U.S. Upon graduation I received several degrees and diplomas from the City and Guilds of London Institute. This technical college is where I formally developed my skills and learned the art of piano craftsmanship. I studied at the college in their 2 year, full time program specializing in tuning and rebuilding pianos, along side guitar, harp & violin makers. My interest in music then progressed into the technical aspects of pianos and I was accepted into Ystrad Mynach College (music dept.) in Wales. When I was 16, I started playing Hammond organs throughout night clubs in Wales. By coincidence, years later I used to tune & prep pianos for the Royal School of Music for other students to take their exams. A few years later I received a certificate in Grade V (Higher), in "Theory of Music" from the Royal School of Music and studied percussion at the Cardiff College of Music (I played percussion in a youth orchestra). Originally from Wales, Great Britain, I began playing piano at the age of 8. ![]() ![]() "We don't have the overhead of a fancy showroom, and no salesmen's commissions, so we can pass on substantial savings to our clients." Larcombe noted that his company is a fully licensed piano wholesaler open to the public, by appointment only, seven days a week. "I've personally worked on more than 300 pianos in Pacific Palisades," Larcombe said. Larcombe, the owner of GL Pianos / The Piano Warehouse located in Van Nuys, has worked on more than 20,000 pianos since establishing his Los Angeles business in 1986. ![]() Garron Larcombe did not start out as a piano seller to celebrity clientele, but after establishing himself as one of the finest piano technicians in Los Angeles, the progression was natural. If you would like to read it Click the Article Wrote an article about my piano business. In January 2011 the Palisadian-Post (newspaper for Pacific Palisades, CA.), And thanks to all of the Schools, Music Teachers, Churches, and Professional Musicians for making 'The Piano Warehouse' the success that it is today. I would like to take this opportunity to say THANKS to the thousands of clients who have spread the word about my company GL Pianos for tuning, repair and restoration services. In addition we offer Player Piano Systems and have a Full Service Piano Restoration Workshop. What began as a 6 day a week tuning & repair service over 3 decades ago has now grown into a successful piano business offering New, Pre-owned and Vintage Pianos. GL Pianos & The Piano Warehouse was founded and established by certified piano technician and musician Garron R. Graduated from - The Cardiff College of Music, The Royal Schools of Music Ystrad Mynach College, City & Guilds (Diplomas) in Piano Tuning/Rebuilding. Certified Piano Technician & Aural Tuner - Since 1979
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