Clare’s Player Pianos
- Itasca, Texas
- 69 Years Experience
- Regional
- Solo Practice
- CAGA · Verify
About
Clare’s Player Pianos is based in Itasca, Texas, and has served piano owners since 1957. Justin Hopkins, a CAGA-designated appraiser, carries on the family business started by his grandfather Everett Clare. The company specializes in piano tuning using stretch tuning techniques that combine technical precision with pleasing sound quality.
Services & Specializations
Clare’s Player Pianos provides piano tuning services including stretch tuning, cleaning and polishing, and action parts service and inspection. The company serves pianos throughout Texas from locations in Itasca and Dallas, covering areas including Austin, Fort Worth, and Waco.
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Full Bio
Justin Hopkins operates Clare’s Player Pianos from Itasca, Texas, continuing a family legacy that began when his grandfather Everett Clare started restoring player pianos over sixty years ago. Hopkins holds a CAGA designation and specializes in piano tuning, emphasizing stretch tuning techniques that balance technical accuracy with superior sound quality. The company has served Texas pianos since 1957 and maintains service locations in Itasca and Dallas, covering a multi-state service area including Austin, Fort Worth, and Waco. Services include stretch tuning, interior and exterior cleaning and polishing, and comprehensive action parts inspection and service.
Credentials & Verification
Credentials held by Justin Hopkins, each independently verifiable:
- VerifyCAGAIssued by Certified Appraisers Guild of America

