KTT Smart Move
Creating a Culture of Safety in the Piano Community
KTT Story
Working in a one-person piano rebuilding shop and needing a way to safely move and store ongoing projects, The KTT Grand Mover was born out of necessity. Development of our Flagship KTT Grand Mover began in 2011. An industry first, it revolutionized the way we think about moving Grand Pianos with safety for both the instrument and the movers being the top priority. The concept, which began decades earlier using nothing but hardware store materials and bottle jacks, was rejuvenated, upgraded and brought to life thanks to newly acquired TIG welding experience. Together with "Old School" machining skills, production of the powerful hydraulic machine came into being and has empowered many to move with safety and security. Since then, many other ideas have made the transition from concept to working models and products. With the popularity of all things electrical, the KTT Grand Mover has also made its transition from a hydraulic system to being powered with electrical actuators.
The Team
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Leonard J. Ostrander
Founder and CEO
Leonard’s affinity for all things mechanical began early in his life. Beginning at the age of five, under the tutelage of his father, he began honing his skills in woodworking, later developing his mechanical and fabrication skills in the family’s machine shop. A second-generation piano technician and restoration professional, he has provided tuning and technical services to a private clientele as well as institutions including The University of Maryland, The Cleveland Institute of Music, the Cleveland Music School Settlement, Ashland University, Ithaca College and Phoenix College.
Leonard earned his BA in Piano Performance from the University of Maryland continuing his graduate studies in Choral Conducting at the University of Miami, and in Piano Performance at the Cleveland Institute of Music. He has performed as a Two-Piano team with his sister Katherine Ireland as the Ostrander Duo, performing at The Juilliard School at Lincoln Center, and with his former wife Jeanette Davis as the Davis-Ostrander Duo, winning second prize in the Ellis National Two-Piano Competition. Rounding out his interests is his passion for aviation.
He holds a Commercial Pilot Certificate in both Single and Multi-engine aircraft, is instrument rated and is a Certified Flight Instructor. In addition, he enjoys flying Gliders and is an avid Skydiver. When not in the workshop, he can be found flying his Van’s RV-8 aircraft.
