Passion for Pianos, Precision in Planning

The Beginning

PianoPlanner didn't just appear out of nowhere; it's the sum of years of frustration with existing software and a lifelong passion for programming.

From card file to code

That love for technology started early. As a teenager, I was already programming BASIC late into the night on a ZX Spectrum. Later, armed with my first Tulip PC, I wrote my first 'real' software: a digital customer database for my father.

In my youthful enthusiasm, I then threw away his physical card file — much to my father's shock! Eventually, I printed everything neatly for him on the dot matrix printer, but the tone was set: I wanted to organize things more efficiently, faster, and better.

Why I built PianoPlanner

In my own practice, I ran into walls for years. I worked with American software that didn't quite understand our market, or I was juggling three different apps for calendar, invoicing, and routes. I thought: "This has to be smarter."

I have a great interest in everything related to business figures (we all know how complex the margin scheme can be). I wanted software that not only schedules but also thinks along with my business operations.

When I decided to build the ultimate calendar myself, I wasn't alone. I got to work with my skills and the advice of my children and stepchildren. One graduated as an IT specialist from HAN University. The other as a Game Developer & Sound Designer from HKU. With my experience in the field and their knowledge of the latest technology (and AI), we developed PianoPlanner.

Smart Appointments

The core of PianoPlanner is simple: I want to see at a glance whether I'm making money or wasting time. I also don't want to spend too much time in the car and want to use my time effectively. That's why we developed Smart Appointments.

Proudly Dutch

Unlike the big American players, I believe in local strength. PianoPlanner is an independent initiative. Your data is stored safely and encrypted on European servers, fully compliant with privacy legislation.

I'm proud of what we've built. A system for piano tuners, by a piano tuner.