The Drasche heritage · Since 1890
Four generations.
One enduring craft.
A New York piano story shaped by family, Steinway factory experience, and a lifelong respect for the instrument.
Craft passed from hand to hand
Our family.
Our life’s work.
The Drasche family’s connection to Steinway & Sons reaches across generations. Steve Drasche’s great-grandfather, three great-uncles, father, father’s cousin, and uncle all contributed to that tradition.
Their experience became more than a family history. It established the standards of patience, precision, and care that guide Drasche Pianos today.
Steve Drasche’s journey
A lifetime at the piano.
1970 · The beginning
Learning the instrument.
At sixteen, Steve began learning about the woods used to build Steinway pianos. Working across different roles gave him a practical understanding of piano construction.
1975 · Finding his calling
The art of tuning.
Steve began his work as a piano tuner. From 1975 to 1984, his experience included the Steinway factory and Steinway Hall.
An independent tradition
Building lasting relationships.
Experience with Camillieri Pianos, AC Pianocraft, and LaPiana Piano Sales broadened his work, alongside a growing private clientele.
Walter Drasche
A legacy of
precision.
Steve’s father, Walter, built a 49-year career at Steinway, interrupted by military service during the Second World War. His work included the Action Department, Grand Finishing, and Research and Development.
His contributions included a patented treatment for cloth used in piano action mechanisms—a reminder that craftsmanship advances through attention to even the smallest detail.
Read the family story ↗The tradition continues
Care that becomes
part of your story.
We work with musicians, families, collectors, and institutions who value a personal relationship with the people caring for their pianos.
Continue that tradition with piano tuning in NYC and Manhattan or explore piano rebuilding and restoration for an instrument you treasure.