Bruce Fanzlaw, RPT
Founder, Forté Piano Gallery
Registered Piano Technician, Piano Technician's Guild
Past President, Central Florida Chapter, Piano Technician's Guild
Master Craftsman in Piano Design, Restoration & Customization
Certified Piano Disc Player Installer
Musician
Company Prankster (Beware of his texting abilities)
Company Role:
With 35+ years experience as a Piano Technician under his belt, if it needs to be tuned, voiced, adjusted, regulated or repaired, Bruce has most likely done it. Most days he is out in the field tuning and servicing pianos for our clients, many of whom have been with us for well over 30 years.
Oversees detailed preparation of all pianos passing through this facility, specializing in concert grand piano customization.
Master Craftsman with technical and artistic skills in piano design, full restoration of upper end grand pianos; custom cabinet fabrication; retrofitting state-of-the-art player systems, and custom carbon fiber actions.
On A More Personal Note:
INTERESTS:
In his spare time, Bruce can be found out on the flats in his fishing boat - always on the hunt for the next big red fish or snook!
Tinkering around on a vintage classic car
Perfecting yet another BBQ or Secret Mac 'N Cheese recipe. He's going to be on the Food Channel one of these days. Guy Fieri, look out! (He's already got one of those crazy hats!)
Having "Coffee with Cuss"
Playing one of his many trumpets when the mood strikes him
Did you Know...
...that Bruce was the only Florida Middle School Student invited to play his trumpet with the High School Musicians in the Opening Day Parade at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida? He was only 13! (...that was a long time ago)
...that at one time he played in 5 different groups ranging from Latin to Swing - all during the same time period - AND worked full time running his business?
...that he was a founding member and musician of the orchestra now known as the Ocala Symphony?
...that he has played his trumpet while skydiving !?! Yes, folks, while he was floating to earth, the trumpet music was as clear as a bell! It was a sight to behold!
Favorite Quote:
"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door."
-- Milton Berle