Fred is a graduate of Kean University, holding a B.A. in Business Management. It wasn’t until High School that Fred began working with his father Otto in the Elizabeth showroom after and during school breaks in 1985, even though he grew up in the industry Otto made sure Fred learned every aspect of the business while completing his education so he could take his father’s place.

As a loving father Fred understands the challenges of getting small children to sit and practice piano with so many other options and activities to choose from. Studies have shown children that learn piano generally score higher in school because they have a better ability to focus.

Fred’s life outside of Altenburg Piano House includes bodybuilding, boating, trail bike rides, community events and various family activities.

Maia was in the mortgage industry for well over 15 years before her high school sweetheart found her on Facebook…that sweetheart just so happened to be none other than Frederick Altenburg. Theirs is a love story fit for a paperback novel. After a few years of dating the family brought her on board at Altenburg Piano House. Being a fast learner, she has learned much along the way from the Altenburg family and directly from various piano manufacturer’s.

In Maia’s free time she enjoys gourmet cooking, anything she can sign up for with the PTA, refurbishing old objects, swimming, trail bike riding, community events and family time.

Don began in the piano business when he started working directly with Otto back in 1982. From a service call to polishing a piano, moving a piano, answering just about any question pertaining to a piano or a church organ, and occasionally selling a piano, delivering and installing a church organ, Don is all hands on deck.

Don is a devoted husband and father. He met his wife, the daughter of another long-time Altenburg employee who has since past. When Don isn’t working he enjoys being a master at BBQ grilling, he is an avid animal lover and competes in charity marathon.

Max is the finest Greeter Altenburg Piano House has ever had. He began only a short while ago. Max happily shares his toys and entertains other children while their parents shop for a piano. His duties include carrying benches to the delivery truck, helping his Dad shovel snow and writing his name all over everyone’s desk blotters. Max says his favorite school subjects are “Gym and Lunchtime”.

Max is a lifetime member of the AACA and often travels to many of their events with his Pop-Pop.