The company

Following her studies in piano technique and tuning in Toronto in 1995, Catherine continued a one-year training at the Schimmel Pianofortefabrik piano school, adjacent to the Braunschweig factory in Germany. In 1998, she received training on installing the QRS midi system at the Story & Clark factory in Seneca, Pennsylvania. Catherine completed numerous advanced training courses during her career, among others at Fazioli, Schimmel, Sauter, Bösendorfer as well as at Steinway & Sons where she received advanced training on the Spirio and Spirio r system. She has been a PTG graduate for several years and is a consultant for various Asian manufacturers.

Catherine is sales director for Montreal, Quebec and Beauce. Thanks to her in-depth experience, Catherine is totally skilled for serving her most demanding clients such as recording studios and concert halls throughout Quebec.

On September 1, 2024, with her years of experience in the family business dating back to 1997, Catherine acquired Pianos Bolduc Montréal inc. authorized retailer Steinway & Sons, Boston and Essex for Quebec. As President, Catherine manages the Montreal store with her team.

At an early age, Christian showed an obvious interest in working with wood and often accompanied his father to the woodworking shop. After finishing high school in 1993, Christian enrols in cabinet making at the National Furniture School in Victoriaville.

On his return to Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce, he begins restoring pianos with his father before pursuing, in 1996, intensive training in piano production at the Schimmel piano factory in Braunschweig, Germany. After returning to Canada, he perfects his art of installing pinblocks and soundboards with a renowned piano rebuilder, Peter Mohr, owner of the New England Classic Piano Restoration at Manchester, New Hampshire.

Christian offers tutorial classes about pinblock and soundboard replacement all around the world for the Piano Technicians Guild as well as the Europiano association.

In June 2018, Christian, who has been directing the Saint-Joseph facilities for ten years, officially becomes the owner of Pianos Bolduc inc. A second generation of the family-owned company that has gained worldwide recognition in the piano field is now firmly established.

Michelle was born in New Brunswick where she completed her academic studies and her musical diploma before moving to Montreal and subsequently to Quebec. She held a position as secretary-receptionist at McLean Budden Investment Managers, at Industrial Life Insurance Company and finally at Rourke Ltd, general contractor.

In 1978, newly arrived in Beauce with her family, Michelle had difficulty obtaining the services of a competent tuner to tune her piano. André then decides to follow training to fill this need. This is how the great adventure of Pianos André Bolduc was born!

Michelle has collaborated since the very beginning in the creation of the company and is closely involved in its smooth running and remains active as General-Manager.

Born in Montreal in 1947, André Bolduc attended the Académie Roussin and then continued his studies at the Collège Militaire de Saint-Jean. As he was interested in aviation, he took flying lessons and obtained his commercial pilot's license in 1969.

André Bolduc managed large work teams at Sicard Machinerie, Canadian Buttons and Meubles Thibault before becoming a police officer with the Sûreté du Québec in 1970. During his transfer to Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce in 1978, André became interested in the piano bill. This is the birth of the family business Les Pianos André Bolduc.

For more than 30 years, André worked in the repair and sale of pianos in Beauce. He is also a highly appreciated instructor, regularly invited by the Piano Technicians Guild to teach techniques and working methods at the association's conferences. Thanks to his know-how and his innovations, André Bolduc has acquired worldwide notoriety in the art of restoration and manufacturing of piano components.

In September 2008, Pianos Bolduc opened a new store under the name of Pianos Bolduc Montreal on Saint-Laurent Boulevard and in December 2011, became the exclusive authorized dealer for Steinway & Sons, Boston and Essex for the province of Quebec.

In September 2024, André Bolduc transfers the Montreal store to his daughter Catherine knowing she will effectively ensure the sustainability of the family business.

Jean-François started with us in March 2013 as assistant to the management. With his experience acquired in the field of sales in the music industry, Jean-François efficiently manages the store on Saint-Laurent Boulevard.

He works specially in the computer field and coordinates the piano rental service for public and professional events. He also manages the technical staff who provides home service. Jean-François has many related functions which make him essential to the smooth running of the store.

Kathleen is with our Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce team since 2002 and occupies several management tasks. First receptionist-telephone operator, she manages the import/export of pianos and other international goods. She also performs many administrative and accounting tasks.