Guest Speakers
• Dr. Anders Askenfelt
Five lectures on the Acoustics of the Piano
• Tony Novak, MBA, MT
Health care and financial planning professional
Rebuilders Showcase • NEW!
A collection of the industry's most successful and innovative
rebuilders demonstrate their craft. Includes keynote lectures
by Anders Askenfelt and Del Fandrich. Two full days of
rebuilding presentations conclude with a mini concert
played on a rebuilt piano. See and play the showcase pianos.
Click here for class descriptions.
Multi-Session Programs
New for Rochester are numerous multi-session programs
designed to teach complete concepts through demonstration
and hands-on experience. Click here for descriptions of these
exciting programs
Skill Sessions • NEW!
Tired of leaving a class still wondering how to perform the
skills taught? We've asked a number of our instructors to stay
for a second class session and offer hands-on skills training for
the subject they just covered. Topics include player pianos to
damper regulation to voicing and more. See the class schedule
for sessions marked (S). No extra charge or preregistration
required.
Introductory Topics In Piano Technology • NEW!
Many Associates are not ready for the "Preparing for the RPT
Exam classes," and are looking for a solid beginning to build
upon for future exam plans. This program was designed for
the less experienced technician. Classes may be taken
separately, depending on one's need. Six difference classes
scheduled on Wednesday, June 21. Click here for a list of
classes
Business Classes
Whether it's health care coverage, piano appraisal services,
financial planning or marketing, the business of piano service
can be a challenge. Presenters Tony Novak, Ed Bordeleau,
Evelyn Smith, Ward Guthrie, Bob Russell, and Randy Potter
can get you started on the road to increased profits and
greater job satisfaction. Click here for class descriptiions.
Tutoring
Refine your skills with personal feedback from experts.
Tutoring available in aural tuning, tuning with electronic
devices or voicing. Extra charge and preregistration required.
College & University Technicians Symposium
Spend all day Friday at Eastman University (within walking
distance of the Hyatt) exploring the issues that face
technicians working with colleges and universities. The day
ends with a tour of Eastman. No preregistration required.
Click here for class descriptions.
• Contracting With Universities with Bill Shull (Sierra
University) and Chris Soliday (college contractor)
• Non-traditional Piano Use with Alan Eder (California
Institute for the Arts)
• Piano Management with Joseph Balconi (Eastman School
of Music)
• Precision Touch Design with David Stanwood and Eric Wolfley
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