Unlike most piano retailers, LAFARGUE PIANOS, Ltd. is owned and staffed by piano technicians who tune, repair, rebuild, but also play! We do have a passion for pianos and will not recite a sales brochure or pressure you. Because we understand all aspects of the piano and its nuances, we can help you narrow your search down and explain in simple terms what your options are. We are committed and focused on making you a lifelong customer and friend, not just making a sale. We also have knowledgeable staff to help you in your search for sheet music, gifts, or to help you find the perfect teacher or class to join! We want to celebrate your successes with you!

Lance Lafargue, Owner, RPT

With a background in music and a degree in Business, Lance Lafargue began studying piano tuning and maintenance in the mid 1980’s. After several apprenticeships, study through the Piano Technician’s Guild’s vast technical literature and factory training with both Yamaha and Steinway, Mr. Lafargue has established himself as a skilled technician in all aspects of piano maintenance and restoration. He achieved certification early in his career as a Registered Piano Technician with the Piano Technicians Guild and has spent the last several years training others in the trade. Some of his apprentices have gone on to become successful technicians and dealers themselves and now five of them currently work with him with a passion for pianos.

In addition to regular tuning and service experience, he has also rebuilt many vintage instruments and kept a busy concert technician schedule. Mr. Lafargue has worked for the major piano competitions in the New Orleans area, hundreds of musicians, teachers and institutions such as the Concert and Artist Division of Steinway and Yamaha, the University of New Orleans, Dillard University, Tulane University, Loyola University, Southeastern Louisiana University, the Saegner Theater, Louisiana Philharmonic, the Contemporary Arts Center, and the Jefferson Performing Arts Society to name a few. Numerous recording artists and performers have sought him for the preparation of instruments for recordings in the New Orleans area and he still travels to New York and California to do service and consulting work.

Because of his complete knowledge of the restoration of the finest pianos, he specializes in achieving optimum touch, tone and action response in every instrument. This knowledge and a desire to help people has led him into the piano retail business.

Brenda Lafargue, Owner

With a business and computer programmer analyst background, Brenda has been a tremendous help with the business and has taken on the additional task of running our sheet music department. She has been on the fast track to learning all things related to sheet music and teaching and has received tremendous support from our local teachers. You will find the department well-organized with an attitude of helpful, friendly service.

Aaron Rodriguez, RPT

Aaron is a pianist and began an apprenticeship as a junior in high school and quickly achieved certification as a Registered Piano Technician with the Piano Technicians Guild. Aaron is well experienced in all aspects of piano service, Disklavier service and PianoDisc player installation and service. He is also a graduate of Yamaha’s “Little Red Schoolhouse” – Yamaha’s rigorous factory training program.

David Brisson, RPT

David has a Bachelor’s Degree in Music from Loyola University New Orleans. He has several years of experience as a musician in the New Orleans area. With intense training in the LAFARGUE PIANOS, Ltd. workshop, David achieved certification as a Registered Piano Technician with the Piano Technicians Guild. David has been excellent at helping people find what they need and his knowledge as a player and performer is a great resource.

A.J. Allulli, Sales, RPT

While earning his Bachelor’s degree at SLU in Hammond and his Master’s Degree at Loyola New Orleans in Music & Piano Performance, A.J.  completed an intense apprenticeship here at LAFARGUE PIANOS, Ltd. and achieved certification as a Registered Piano Technician with the Piano Technicians Guild.  A.J. specializes in electronics such as Yamaha Disklaviers, Clavinovas, keyboards and computer-related needs.  With his academic and performance experience, A.J. understands the needs of pianists at every level and has regularly done high-level concert prep for local artists, studios, universities and the LPO.  He is well-equipped to serve piano buyers and pianists alike.