A 440 is a reputable specialised firm dealing in upright and grand pianos with a tradition going back to 1905 when Otto Scholz started the business in Schlesien/Germany. Dr. Steffen Hofmann is a 3rd generation piano technician who has his roots in Sachsen, Germany. His acclaimed grandfather, Otto Scholz, is well known in the piano industry.

He built the renowned "Hofmann & Scholz" piano, which has been sold on all continents (except Africa). Hofmann drew much of his inspiration from the great German piano manufacturers and the pianos that were built in Germany during the period 1900-1996.

His encounter with Norway’s enchanting nature and people also gave Hofmann great inspiration to make it possible for Norwegian children and adults to learn to play the piano. His knowledge of piano repair methods, which he acquired in Germany, means that 95% of all piano repairs and tuning can be undertaken in the customer’s own home.