Foundations (1889-1918) Heritage & Growth (1919-2014) WS Pianos Founded (2015) New Chapter: USA (2025) Onward WS Pianos Founded 2015 2015 WS Pianos Established Werner and Naomi Stolze officially establish WS Pianos in Pretoria, South Africa. 2015 Training the Next Generation The company hires its first apprentice, continuing the tradition of passing down piano craftsmanship 2016 International Festival Work WS Pianos provides technical support for major music events, including competitions and festivals. 2017 UNESCO Opera House Invitation Werner and Naomi are invited to attend the reopening of the Margrave Opera House in Germany. 2018 Advanced Restoration Training Naomi Stolze receives specialised polyester piano restoration training in Germany. 2018 World Choir Games Olympics for Choirs and WS Pianos was the preferred supplier! 2019 Thousands of Instruments Serviced By the end of the decade WS Pianos had tuned and repaired thousands of pianos across South Africa. 2020 Supporting Music Education Partnerships with schools and institutions expand, supporting music education with reliable piano service 2022 International Restoration Project WS Pianos conducts a piano inspection project in Mauritius. 2024 A Decade of Growth After nearly ten years of operation, WS Pianos becomes widely trusted among schools, musicians, and institutions. Foundations (1889-1918) Heritage & Growth (1919-2014) WS Pianos Founded (2015) New Chapter: USA (2025) Onward