Piano Training Question

[Michelle Smith]

Thanks Paul.  I figured someone would chime in concerning the other schools.
I'm glad you did!

 

Michelle

 

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of PAULREVENKOJONES
Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2007 3:17 PM
To: Pianotech List
Subject: Re: Piano Training Question

 

You might, Michelle, in the same breath, mention the Chicago School for
Piano Technology :-). No self-interest involved. Geography might be an
issue.

 

Paul

 

"If you want to know the truth, stop having opinions" (Chinese fortune
cookie)

 

 

In a message dated 08/02/07 14:21:05 Central Daylight Time,
michelle at smithpianoservice.com writes:

Evan, 

 

I've also gone through the Potter course and attended the Bozeman class with
Rob.  If you have the self discipline to get through all of the materials,
you will have a good foundation from which to move forward.  Joining PTG is
a must in my opinion.  

 

Your original e-mail also mentioned schools.  If you have the time and
resources, you might consider the North Bennett Street School in Boston.
Check out their website at nbss.org.

 

Have a good one!

 

Michelle Smith

Smith Piano Service

Bastrop, Texas

 


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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Rob Mitchell
Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2007 12:15 PM
To: 'Pianotech List'
Subject: RE: Piano Training Question

 

Evan,

 

I went through Randy Potter's home study course last fall and I also
attended his 1-week Advanced Training Seminar this last January in Bozeman,
Montana.  I was an engineer by training and came at this as a career change
opportunity with a modest musical background but no experience in piano
tuning or repair.  

 

I would give both of Randy's courses a strong recommendation.  As with any
home study course, you need to be diligent about working through the texts,
videos and tests.  I think I averaged about 20 - 30 hours / week and it took
me 5 months to finish the course.  If you can afford it, I'd encourage you
to purchase the entire course at once (I think Randy still gives the option
to purchase in installments).  I found it very helpful to have everything
there from the beginning.  

 

Good luck,

 

Rob

 

 

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