About Supreme Pianos

From the concert halls of Manhattan to our workshop in Fishkill, Jeremy Duckles has dedicated his life to the preservation of the world's finest instruments.

The Journey of a Master Piano Technician

Jeremy Duckles' career began not at a workbench, but on the stage. A violist by training, Jeremy moved to New York to study at the Manhattan School of Music (MSM) under Leonard Davis, the principal violist of the New York Philharmonic.

It was at MSM that Jeremy discovered his true calling. Tasked with maintaining the school's fleet of 120 Steinway grand pianos, he found himself mentored by the legends of the industry—Franz Moore, Ralph Buscelli, and Angelo Andino. These masters of voicing, regulation, and soundboard construction became his friends and guides.

After years of apprenticeship and serving as the lead Action Technician for the New York Piano Center, Jeremy founded his own workshop in 2003. Today, he brings that same concert-level precision to every instrument that enters his care in the Hudson Valley.

STEINWAY SPECIALIST

A Family of Music

Music is more than a profession for the Duckles family; it is a heritage. Jeremy's father, Vincent Duckles, was a world-renowned musicologist at UC Berkeley. His brothers Larry and Lee served as principal flutist and cellist for major symphonies.

Today, that legacy continues through Jeremy's nephews and nieces—Andrew Duckles, principal violist for Star Wars and Frozen 2; Anthea Kreston of the Artemis String Quartet; and Jason Duckles of the Amelia Piano Trio.

"When we restore a piano, we aren't just fixing a machine. We are honoring the musicians who will play it and the generations of music that have come before."

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Master Craftspeople & Steinway Specialists

Jeremy has assembled a team of the industry's finest technicians, many with decades of experience at Steinway & Sons in Long Island City.

THE 'BELLYMAN'

Misael Espino

Widely regarded as one of the best in the industry, Misael specializes in the installation of soundboards, pin-blocks, and strings for the world's most prestigious institutions.

ACTION SPECIALIST

Jeremy Duckles

Focusing exclusively on high-level action regulation and restoration, Jeremy ensures every instrument meets the 'Steinway Standard' of touch and response.

RESTORATION TEAM

Steinway Alumni

Our technicians bring years of experience from the Steinway & Sons factory, utilizing period-correct materials and old-world techniques.

Our Philosophy

By maintaining a workshop in the Hudson Valley, we are able to provide museum-grade restoration and world-class instruments at prices that remain accessible to the musicians who need them most.

OLD WORLD ROOTS • MODERN PRECISION