[Core] [22% incumbents] Adjust string tensions to tune instruments, using hand tools and electronic tuning devices.
  DWAs: Adjust tuning or functioning of musical instruments. | Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Compare instrument pitches with tuning tool pitches to tune instruments.
  DWAs: Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning. | Adjust tuning or functioning of musical instruments.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Play instruments to evaluate their sound quality and to locate any defects.
  DWAs: Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Disassemble instruments and parts for repair and adjustment.
  DWAs: Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Repair or replace musical instrument parts and components, such as strings, bridges, felts, and keys, using hand and power tools.
  DWAs: Adjust tuning or functioning of musical instruments. | Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. | Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Reassemble instruments following repair, using hand tools and power tools and glue, hair, yarn, resin, or clamps, and lubricate instruments as necessary.
  DWAs: Reassemble equipment after repair. | Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Inspect instruments to locate defects, and to determine their value or the level of restoration required.
  DWAs: Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Shape old parts and replacement parts to improve tone or intonation, using hand tools, lathes, or soldering irons.
  DWAs: Adjust tuning or functioning of musical instruments. | Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.

[Core] [22% incumbents] String instruments, and adjust trusses and bridges of instruments to obtain specified string tensions and heights.
  DWAs: Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Repair cracks in wood or metal instruments, using pinning wire, lathes, fillers, clamps, or soldering irons.
  DWAs: Adjust tuning or functioning of musical instruments. | Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Polish instruments, using rags and polishing compounds, buffing wheels, or burnishing tools.
  DWAs: Smooth surfaces of objects or equipment.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Mix and measure glue that will be used for instrument repair.
  DWAs: Prepare compounds or solutions to be used for repairs.

[Supplemental] [22% incumbents] Align pads and keys on reed or wind instruments.
  DWAs: Align equipment or machinery.

[Supplemental] [22% incumbents] Solder posts and parts to hold them in their proper places.
  DWAs: Solder parts or connections between parts.

[Supplemental] [22% incumbents] Remove dents and burrs from metal instruments, using mallets and burnishing tools.
  DWAs: Remove dents from equipment, materials, tools or structures.

[Supplemental] [22% incumbents] Adjust felt hammers on pianos to increase tonal mellowness or brilliance, using sanding paddles, lacquer, or needles.
  DWAs: Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.

[Supplemental] [22% incumbents] Remove irregularities from tuning pins, strings, and hammers of pianos, using wood blocks or filing tools.
  DWAs: Smooth surfaces of objects or equipment.

[Supplemental] [22% incumbents] Strike wood, fiberglass, or metal bars of instruments, and use tuned blocks, stroboscopes, or electronic tuners to evaluate tones made by instruments.
  DWAs: Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning. | Adjust tuning or functioning of musical instruments.

[Supplemental] [22% incumbents] Make wood replacement parts, using woodworking machines and hand tools.
  DWAs: Fabricate parts or components.

[Supplemental] [22% incumbents] Refinish instruments to protect and decorate them, using hand tools, buffing tools, and varnish.
  DWAs: Refinish wood or metal surfaces.

[Supplemental] [22% incumbents] Deliver pianos to purchasers or to locations of their use.
  DWAs: Travel to work sites to perform installation, repair or maintenance work.

[Supplemental] [22% incumbents] Wash metal instruments in lacquer-stripping and cyanide solutions to remove lacquer and tarnish.
  DWAs: Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.

[Supplemental] [22% incumbents] Refinish and polish piano cabinets or cases to prepare them for sale.
  DWAs: Polish materials, workpieces, or finished products. | Refinish wood or metal surfaces.

[Supplemental] [21% incumbents] Assemble and install new pipe organs and pianos in buildings.
  DWAs: Assemble products or production equipment. | Install instrumentation or electronic equipment or systems.

[EMERGING:New] Adjust the neck angle on fretted instruments.

--- SKILLS ---
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Monitoring (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Writing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.33 lvl:4.48) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Mechanical (imp:3.82 lvl:4.77) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Fine Arts (imp:3.50 lvl:3.50) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  English Language (imp:3.41 lvl:3.14) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Administration and Management (imp:2.91 lvl:3.14) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.91 lvl:3.95) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.82 lvl:3.45) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Physics (imp:2.73 lvl:2.73) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Education and Training (imp:2.73 lvl:3.05) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Administrative (imp:2.59 lvl:3.09) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.59 lvl:2.36) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Transportation (imp:2.57 lvl:2.36) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.50 lvl:3.32) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Telecommunications (imp:2.50 lvl:1.05) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Design (imp:2.45 lvl:2.77) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Mathematics (imp:2.43 lvl:2.59) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.41 lvl:2.09) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Production and Processing (imp:2.36 lvl:2.50) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Chemistry (imp:2.32 lvl:2.82) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Communications and Media (imp:2.23 lvl:2.14) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Psychology (imp:2.18 lvl:2.50) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Building and Construction (imp:1.86 lvl:1.59) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Law and Government (imp:1.73 lvl:1.32) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.60 lvl:1.25) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  History and Archeology (imp:1.55 lvl:0.95) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.50 lvl:0.86) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Geography (imp:1.45 lvl:0.82) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Biology (imp:1.41 lvl:0.64) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Foreign Language (imp:1.36 lvl:0.59) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.27 lvl:0.50) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.18 lvl:0.50) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.14 lvl:0.29) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Food Production (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:4.38 lvl:4.88) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:4.00 lvl:4.50) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Near Vision (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Control Precision (imp:3.75 lvl:4.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Auditory Attention (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.50) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Visualization (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.50 lvl:3.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Selective Attention (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Information Ordering (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Speed of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Far Vision (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Speech Recognition (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Speech Clarity (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Expression (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Originality (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Memorization (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Time Sharing (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Static Strength (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Reaction Time (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:1.75) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Depth Perception (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Response Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Explosive Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Sound Localization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Stamina (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Night Vision (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.23 lvl:4.50) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Getting Information (imp:3.95 lvl:3.73) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.73 lvl:4.50) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.73 lvl:4.91) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.71 lvl:4.05) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.64 lvl:4.27) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.55 lvl:3.50) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.55 lvl:4.68) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.50 lvl:3.77) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.50 lvl:3.82) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.45 lvl:3.32) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.32 lvl:4.23) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:3.32 lvl:3.95) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.23 lvl:3.45) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.18 lvl:3.73) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.18 lvl:2.86) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.05 lvl:3.05) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.00 lvl:3.23) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.95 lvl:3.41) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Processing Information (imp:2.91 lvl:3.14) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:2.86 lvl:2.82) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.77 lvl:3.05) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.77 lvl:3.05) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.75 lvl:3.24) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.73 lvl:3.50) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Working with Computers (imp:2.73 lvl:2.45) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.64 lvl:2.14) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:2.50 lvl:2.41) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.50 lvl:2.59) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.45 lvl:2.64) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.36 lvl:2.18) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.36 lvl:2.18) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.32 lvl:2.32) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.32 lvl:2.23) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.29 lvl:2.45) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.05 lvl:1.77) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.00 lvl:1.91) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:1.95 lvl:1.68) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:1.90 lvl:1.68) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:1.73 lvl:1.05) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.45 lvl:0.77) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.63) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.14) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Dependability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:1.76) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Perseverance (imp:1.49) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.32) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Innovation (imp:1.15) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.11) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Integrity (imp:1.01) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.97) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Adaptability (imp:0.73) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Initiative (imp:0.72) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Sincerity (imp:0.67) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Self-Control (imp:0.66) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.62) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Cooperation (imp:0.53) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.25) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Optimism (imp:0.24) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Empathy (imp:0.13) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Humility (imp:0.03) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.16) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.34) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.88 lvl:3.62) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Troubleshooting (imp:3.75 lvl:3.25) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:3.75 lvl:3.38) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.12 lvl:2.75) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Equipment Selection (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Coordination (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Persuasion (imp:2.38 lvl:2.50) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Instructing (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Negotiation (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Installation (imp:1.50 lvl:0.88) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Programming (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 5,380
  annual_median    : $46,420
  annual_pct10     : $31,220
  annual_pct25     : $37,670
  annual_pct75     : $58,430
  annual_pct90     : $71,600
  annual_mean      : $49,960
  hourly_median    : $22.32

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Michigan ($59,570)
  lowest_state     : Mississippi ($23,980)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.484x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (34 total) ---
  Retail Trade                             emp:    3,510  median: $  45,190
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      890  median: $  46,450
  Manufacturing                            emp:      450  median: $  50,140
  Educational Services                     emp:      280  median: $  61,450
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:      190  median: $  66,990

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (5 total) ---
  Retail Trade                             emp:    3,510  median: $  45,190
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      890  median: $  46,450
  Manufacturing                            emp:      450  median: $  50,140
  Educational Services                     emp:      280  median: $  61,450
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:      190  median: $  66,990

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T22:59:37.895771Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Electronic tuner (similarity: 0.2909)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_tuner
  QID: Q1298056
  Extract: In music, an electronic tuner is a device that detects and displays the pitch of musical notes played on a musical instrument. "Pitch" is the perceived fundamental frequency of a musical note, which is typically measured in hertz. Simple tuners indicate—typically with an analog needle or dial, LEDs,

  Title: Nut (string instrument) (similarity: 0.4516)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nut_(string_instrument)
  QID: Q1186738
  Extract: A nut, on a stringed musical instrument, is a small piece of hard material that supports the strings at the end closest to the headstock or scroll. The nut marks one end of the vibrating length of each open string, sets the spacing of the strings across the neck, and usually holds the strings at the

  Title: Cello (similarity: 0.0909)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cello
  QID: Q8371
  Extract: The violoncello ( VY-ə-lən-CHEL-oh, Italian pronunciation: [vjolonˈtʃɛllo]), commonly abbreviated as cello ( CHEL-oh), is a medium-low pitched bowed string instrument of the violin family. Its four strings are usually tuned in perfect fifths: from low to high, C2, G2, D3 and A3. The viola's four str

  Title: C. G. Conn (similarity: 0.1633)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C._G._Conn
  QID: Q669943
  Extract: C. G. Conn Ltd., Conn Instruments or commonly just Conn, is a former American manufacturer of musical instruments incorporated in 1915. It bought the production facilities owned by Charles Gerard Conn, a major figure in early manufacture of brasswinds and saxophones in the USA. Its early business wa

  Title: Arched harp (similarity: 0.2000)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arched_harp
  QID: Q55724865
  Extract: Arched harps is a category in the Hornbostel-Sachs classification system for musical instruments, a type of harp. The instrument may also be called bow harp. With arched harps, the neck forms a continuous arc with the body and has an open gap between the two ends of the arc.

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence due to detailed O*NET data covering skills, abilities, work activities, and tasks. BLS wage data provides reliable market intelligence. Limited Wikipedia coverage doesn't significantly impact assessment given comprehensive occupational data.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T00:47:36.235679+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,896
tokens_output        : 4,558
cost_usd             : $0.051132
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found for Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners. Semantic neighbors include electronic tuner and instrument components like nuts, suggesting the field is represented through specific tools and parts rather than as a unified profession.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners are specialized craftspeople who restore, maintain, and tune acoustic and electronic musical instruments across categories including strings, winds, brass, and percussion. They combine mechanical expertise with musical knowledge to diagnose problems, perform precision repairs, and ensure instruments produce optimal sound quality. These professionals serve musicians, music stores, schools, and performance venues through both routine maintenance and complex restoration work.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day begins by inspecting instruments brought in for repair, carefully examining guitars, violins, trumpets, or pianos to identify structural damage, worn components, or tuning issues. They disassemble instruments using specialized hand tools, replacing damaged parts like strings, bridges, felts, and keys while maintaining precise measurements for optimal performance. Much of their time involves delicate work adjusting string tensions, reshaping components on lathes, and using soldering irons to repair cracks in wood or metal. They play each instrument after repairs to test sound quality and ensure proper pitch, making fine adjustments until the instrument meets professional standards. The work requires constant communication with customers to explain repair options, timelines, and costs. Throughout the day, they organize their workshop, prioritize urgent repairs, and maintain detailed records of work performed on each instrument.

WHO THRIVES:
This role attracts individuals with exceptional hearing sensitivity and auditory attention who can detect subtle pitch variations and tonal qualities that others might miss. Successful repairers possess outstanding manual dexterity and arm-hand steadiness, allowing them to perform precise mechanical work on delicate instruments without causing damage. They demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities and creative thinking to diagnose complex issues and develop innovative repair solutions when standard methods aren't sufficient. These professionals exhibit meticulous attention to detail and patience, as restoration work often requires multiple attempts to achieve perfect results. A genuine appreciation for music and understanding of how instruments function both mechanically and acoustically drives their commitment to excellence. They also need strong interpersonal skills to work with demanding musicians who depend on their instruments for their livelihood.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most musical instrument repairers enter through post-secondary certificate programs focused on instrument repair technology, which 54.5% of workers complete according to education distribution data. These specialized programs, offered at community colleges and trade schools, combine hands-on training with coursework in acoustics, materials science, and business practices. Some professionals begin as apprentices in music stores or repair shops, learning through mentorship with experienced technicians. A background in music performance or music education provides valuable context for understanding how instruments should sound and function, though it's not strictly required.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Entry-level repairers typically start in music retail environments or small repair shops, gradually building expertise in specific instrument categories like strings, brass, or woodwinds. Experienced technicians often specialize in high-end instruments or historical restoration, commanding premium rates for their expertise. Many eventually open independent repair businesses, leveraging relationships with local musicians, schools, and music stores. Some advance into manufacturing roles with instrument companies, becoming quality control specialists or product developers who design new instruments or improvement modifications.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 5,380 workers nationwide with a median annual wage of $46,420 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, ranging from $31,220 to $71,600 for the 10th to 90th percentiles. Geographic wage variation is significant, with Michigan offering the highest median wages at $59,570 compared to Mississippi's $23,980, reflecting a 2.48x ratio difference likely tied to regional music industry concentration. Employment is heavily concentrated in retail trade (3,510 workers) followed by other services (890) and manufacturing (450), indicating most opportunities exist in music stores and independent repair shops. The specialized nature of this work and relatively small workforce size creates stable demand, particularly in areas with active music communities, though economic downturns can reduce discretionary spending on instrument maintenance.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
This occupation faces low automation risk due to its reliance on hearing sensitivity, manual dexterity, and creative problem-solving that current technology cannot replicate. The work activities of making decisions and solving problems, thinking creatively, and judging the qualities of objects require human expertise in acoustics, craftsmanship, and musical understanding that automated systems lack. While electronic tuning devices assist with pitch detection, the core repair and restoration work demands human touch and expertise that will remain irreplaceable.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Watch and Clock Repairers (49-9064.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles require exceptional manual dexterity, precision mechanical work, and attention to detail when repairing delicate mechanisms.
    data: Manual Dexterity (4.0 importance, 3.9 level)
    data: Control Precision (3.8 importance, 4.1 level)
    data: Finger Dexterity (4.0 importance, 4.5 level)
  [task_similarity] Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers (51-9071.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both occupations involve shaping materials using hand tools and lathes, repairing cracks in metal, and performing precision assembly work.
    data: Shape old parts using hand tools, lathes, or soldering irons
    data: Repair cracks in wood or metal instruments
    data: Near Vision (4.0 importance, 4.2 level)
  [knowledge_overlap] Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers (49-2092.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles require mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting skills to diagnose and repair complex mechanical systems.
    data: Mechanical knowledge (3.8 importance, 4.8 level)
    data: Troubleshooting transferable skill (3.8 importance, 3.2 level)
    data: Quality Control Analysis (3.9 importance, 3.6 level)
  [task_similarity] Calibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations focus on adjusting and testing equipment to ensure optimal performance and precise measurements.
    data: Adjust string tensions to tune instruments
    data: Compare instrument pitches with tuning tool pitches
    data: Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning
  [riasec_cluster] Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters (51-2061.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both occupations fall within the Realistic RIASEC type, involving hands-on mechanical work with precision instruments.
    data: R:6.39 RIASEC score
    data: Job Zone 3 (Medium Preparation Needed)
    data: Precision assembly and adjustment tasks

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['instrument repair', 'piano tuning', 'guitar repair', 'violin repair', 'musical instrument', 'instrument technician', 'music repair', 'instrument restoration']
  exclude_keywords : ['music teacher', 'performer', 'composer', 'sound engineer', 'audio technician']
  title_patterns   : ['*Instrument Repair*', '*Tuner*', '*Guitar Repair*', '*Piano Technician*', '*Instrument Tech*']
  common_variations: ['Musical Instrument Repairer', 'Instrument Repair Technician', 'Piano Tuner', 'Guitar Technician', 'Violin Repairer', 'Band Instrument Repairer', 'String Instrument Repairer', 'Instrument Restoration Specialist']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'equipment', 'others', 'instruments', 'repair', 'tools', 'instrument', 'musical', 'principles', 'hand', 'mechanical', 'objects', 'adjust', 'performance', 'music', 'control', 'materials', 'electronic', 'tuning', 'includes']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01370  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
equipment                  40  0.01305  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:57%  dwas:42%
others                     39  0.01272  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:97%  inference:3%
instruments                38  0.01240  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:47%  inference:26%  dwas:16%
repair                     24  0.00783  inference            inference:42%  dwas:29%  onet_tasks:21%
tools                      20  0.00653  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:55%  onet_dimensions:25%  dwas:10%
instrument                 19  0.00620  inference            inference:58%  wikipedia:26%  onet_tasks:16%
musical                    19  0.00620  dwas                 dwas:32%  wikipedia:32%  inference:32%
principles                 16  0.00522  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
hand                       15  0.00489  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:47%  onet_tasks:40%  inference:13%
mechanical                 15  0.00489  dwas                 dwas:53%  onet_dimensions:33%  inference:13%
objects                    15  0.00489  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  dwas:13%  inference:7%
adjust                     14  0.00457  dwas                 dwas:64%  onet_tasks:29%  onet_dimensions:7%
performance                13  0.00424  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:54%  dwas:23%  inference:23%
music                      13  0.00424  inference            inference:77%  wikipedia:15%  onet_dimensions:8%
control                    13  0.00424  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
materials                  13  0.00424  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:77%  dwas:15%  inference:8%
electronic                 12  0.00392  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:42%  inference:25%  onet_tasks:17%
tuning                     12  0.00392  dwas                 dwas:50%  onet_tasks:25%  inference:17%
includes                   12  0.00392  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                 12  0.00392  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  wikipedia:25%  dwas:8%
strings                    11  0.00359  wikipedia            wikipedia:55%  inference:27%  onet_tasks:18%
problems                   11  0.00359  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  inference:18%
ideas                      11  0.00359  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       11  0.00359  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  wikipedia:9%
quality                    10  0.00326  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  inference:30%  onet_tasks:10%
techniques                 10  0.00326  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                 10  0.00326  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
functioning                10  0.00326  dwas                 dwas:100%
sound                       9  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  inference:33%  onet_tasks:11%
understanding               9  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:33%
problem                     9  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
standards                   9  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
human                       9  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
resources                   9  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
pitch                       9  0.00294  wikipedia            wikipedia:56%  inference:33%  onet_dimensions:11%
quickly                     9  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
tuners                      8  0.00261  wikipedia            wikipedia:62%  inference:25%  onet_tasks:12%
machines                    8  0.00261  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%