
The family secrets of fine woodworking and masterful skills were passed down from generation to generation in the Pramberger family, and Anton Pramberger was no exception. learned the trade and eventually took over the family business, while Joseph studied the art of woodworking alongside his brother and later became an independent piano builder. Joseph Johann Pramberger’s two sons, Johann Jr. In addition, Joseph learned the importance of protecting his hard work and inventions, patenting several new piano designs, piano strings and metal soundboard. At this time, many important innovations were invented while classical music’s popularity started to gain momentum. After several years, Pramberger gained full ownership of the Schweighofer & Pramberger Piano Shop in Vienna. Joseph had the utmost respect for the tradition of craftsmanship and piano building principles, and his education led him to become a Master Artisan in Europe.Īfter serving an apprenticeship under Mathias Muller in the early 1800s, Joseph was employed and then later partnered with Michael Schweighofer, a Viennese piano builder.


Joseph learned the skills of woodworking and at a very young age in Vienna during an era in history where every aspect of creating a piano was an art of learned skill and personal craftsmanship. The Pramberger legacy began over 225 years ago with the birth of Joseph Johann Prambergerin Tyrol, Austria in 1779.
