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Our Story

Bolduc Pianos since 1978

1978

Les débuts

The spark

A trained cabinetmaker, André Bolduc decided to restore the antique piano for his wife Michelle.

1979

Les débuts

A passion is born

André enrolled in a training program in the United States and became a member of the Piano Technicians Guild.

1980

Les débuts

Development

André participates in various advanced training courses in the United States and Germany.

1985

L'expansion

BolducBock maple box spring

André is making his own bed frame out of Quebec maple – a better material for this essential component.

1988

L'expansion

First factory

Following the success of the maple bed base, André set up his first factory and hired two employees.

1989

L'expansion

The wind in the sails

Start of retail sales of new and reconditioned pianos.

1990

L'expansion

Arquemuse Music School

Michelle Lord founded the Arquemuse School of Music, which she directed for 25 years.

1991

L'expansion

Bolduc soundboard

André replaces soundboards using Canadian white spruce and signs a first contract with an American manufacturer.

1993

L'expansion

A sawmill at home!

André sets up his own sawmill to cut his logs according to the rules of lutherie.

1996

L'expansion

Succession

Christian and Catherine Bolduc are undergoing intensive training in Germany on piano manufacturing and design.

2007

La reconnaissance

Arquemuse Concerts

Creation of a concert society offering high-level classical recitals and a jazz component for five years.

2008

La reconnaissance

Opening in Montreal

Pianos Bolduc is expanding and opening a piano store in Montreal.

2011

La reconnaissance

Steinway & Sons Dealer

Pianos Bolduc officially becomes the exclusive distributor of Steinway & Sons, Boston, and Essex. The crowning achievement of a career.

2018

La nouvelle génération

Christian acquires the factory

In June 2018, Christian Bolduc officially became the owner of Pianos Bolduc Inc. The second generation took over.

2024

La nouvelle génération

Catherine in Montreal

Catherine Bolduc becomes owner of the Montreal store, exclusive dealer of Steinway & Sons, Boston and Essex pianos.

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