future technicians

[David Boyce]

Nice thoughts, Annie.

I love it when children show an interest, and always enjoy explaining things 
and letting them see.  One little lad of about 6 sat beside me on the duet 
stool the whole time.  His little sister of about 3 was fractious as she had 
a cold, and the boy confided conspiratorially in my ear "my wee sister's a 
menace!".  And then a bit later when she climbed on the stool and poured the 
juice in her cup onto his head, he said "See, I TOLD you she's a menace!"

It's funny too how some children just aren't interested at all, and will 
ignore the whole thing, or even turn up the television.

It's a nice thought, about stimulating interest in becoming a piano 
technician.  As I child I was always very interested myself when the piano 
tuner came.

Dave Davis,. you are SOOO much older than I - I won't be 50 until October!

In a general way this thread perhaps opens up the topic of the role of tuner 
as educator.  We OUGHT to be passionate advocates of the piano and its 
technology, oughtn't we?  To both adults and children.  And from a 
practical, business-oriented point of view, I think we come across as good 
professionals if we show willingness to engage with the client and take time 
to explain things fully and clearly, as well as being interested in their 
own thoughts on pianos and piano music.

Best wishes,

David.