Das Team

Owner and managing director
Master of piano and harpsichord building

Marcus Hübner, owner and managing director, was born on 09/08/1966 in Trier. Starting at a young age, he gathered insight and experience in piano making in the piano workshop of his father. In 1984 he started his 42-month long training as a piano maker at the renowned piano manufacturer SCHIMMEL, in Braunschweig. In 1987 he won the 2nd prize at the national piano tuning competition held by the Federation of German Piano Makers (BDK). In 1989 he founded his company Pianohaus Marcus Hübner. In 1995 Mr Hübner completed his masterpiece at the SEILER company in Kitzingen and was awarded with the Master Craftsman’s Certificate for piano and harpsichord manufacture. Pianohaus Marcus Hübner has offered its own house brand of upright and grand pianos, M. HÜBNER, since 2002.

Master of piano and harpsichord building

Jens Wagner, born in 1967 in Frankfurt am Main, learned the trade of piano making from 1984 to 1987 at the acclaimed piano manufacturer, C. Bechstein. After completing his training, Mr Wagner intended to study music at university and successfully passed the entry examinations for a course in piano studies. Unfortunately, compulsory military service got in the way, which was then followed by self-employment as a piano maker in Calw. In 1996 he joined us as a piano builder, contributing his skills both to our support service and our workshop. In September 2005, Mr Wagner successfully completed the examinations for the Master Craftsman’s Certificate in Munich and graduated with honors.

Piano and harpsichord builder

Hardi Waibel was born in 1980 in Trier. During his studies in mechanical engineering, Mr Waibel joined our company as a transport agent. Here he gained insight into the art of piano building which encouraged him, as a musically and technically talented A-Level student, to take up the trade of piano building. We are delighted that he decided to join our team in February, 2011 after successfully completing his apprenticeship in piano building here. Hardi Waibel supports our staff in repairs and restorations and continues working in the field

Piano and harpsichord builder
Concert technician and workshop manager

Naruhiko Shigeta was born in 1991 in Gifu, Japan. He came into contact with music and piano playing at an early age, since he had been taking piano lessons since the age of four. He came to Germany in March 2012 with the aim of studying classical music. Here he first attended a language school to learn German and also used the time to prepare for the entrance examination. His actual studies at the Folkwang University in Essen, where he studied piano as a minor for the trombone, began for him in October 2013. During this time, however, he was lacking something decisive: the craftsmanship. In order to professionally combine music and craftsmanship, he applied for an apprenticeship as a piano and harpsichord builder in our piano house in the summer of 2017. Already after a week of rehearsal work with us it was clear that we had found the right apprentice with him. We are therefore very happy that he has been part of our team since September 2017.

Naruhiko successfully completed his training in the summer of 2020.
Naruhiko supports our team with repairs and restorations in the workshop and is also available to our customers in the field.

Piano and harpsichord Builder

David Herrmann was born in 1997 in Trier. At the age of eight his passion for pianos was ignited: he took classical lessons and then continued his education in music theory. This knowledge enables him to improvise while making music and thus to be even more creative. Piano and music also play an important role in David’s free time, as he is involved in the Parish, where he accompanies at the piano among other things.

In 2017 he applied for an apprenticeship with us, because the job as a piano builder offers him the opportunity to turn his longtime hobby into a profession. Not only this initiative impressed us, but also during an internship he quickly convinced us with his helpful and open manner and has been part of our team since September 2018.

Administration

Mathilde Hübner was born in Oberhausen and embodies the good spirit of Pianohaus Hübner. Trained as a businesswoman, she left the Oberhausen city council in 1956 and subsequently worked at the BABCOCK company as an office clerk. She polished her English skills, gained during her employment at BABCOCK, during a year abroad in the United Kingdom. In 1961, Mrs Hübner moved to Trier, where she had her first contact with customers of the piano trade as a secretary at the Musikhaus Schellenberg. Since then, Mrs Hübner has remained true to keyboard instruments, and since her son established his own business, has been known among the customers of Pianohaus Marcus Hübner for her cordial, courteous and competent manner.

Piano rentals and sales

Deborah Schretter, born in 1962 in Athens, Georgia in the USA, has played piano and flute in small ensembles since her childhood. After completing her Master in International Business degree at the University of South Carolina, she worked for several years in international corporate banking in Frankfurt am Main, where she advised and supported satisfied customers. After the birth of her children, Deborah Schretter moved to Trier, where she can now combine her hobby with her profession. In particular, she supports our team by looking after our numerous rental piano customers and by providing relevant analyses and reports. In addition, she is pleased to be available to advise customers interested in buying or renting pianos.

Piano rentals and sales

Stefan Schleimer was born in Trier in 1962.
After training as a music dealer at Musikhaus Hübner, he studied church music at the Episcopal Church Music School in Trier.
Stefan worked for many years as an organist, choir director, and piano teacher.
Since July 2021, Stefan has been supporting our sales team and advising customers interested in buying or renting instruments on choosing the right one.

Administration

Vivianne Hübner-Lorig, born in Trier in 1990, is Marcus Hübner’s eldest daughter.
After training as a swimming pool attendant and working in this profession for several years, Vivianne felt like a change of scenery. In November 2021, she completed a two-week internship at her father’s business, which she has known since childhood. She enjoyed working at the piano store so much that she decided to join the business full-time in February 2022.

Since then, Vivianne has been available to our customers for all questions relating to transport dates, invoices, and quotes.