Our Events

One Day Seminar with Ben Cross

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Exam Weekend at the PTG Home Office

Take your Technical or Tuning RPT exam during Exam Weekend at the PTG Home Office. Still a few slots left. You must have passed the Written Exam before taking the Technical or Tuning. Please contact Ricki Klos at ricki.klos1926@gmail.com or (512) 773-7133 to reserve a slot. You will also need to purchase exam vouchers from the PTG Store (search for RPT Exam Voucher in Categories). Visit https://www.ptg.org/members/certification to learn more about the RPT Certification exams.

A Day with Mario Igrec

Featuring Mario Igrec How Our Work Affects the Pianist: Prioritizing for the Real World Practical Touch Analysis: A Four-step Non-invasive Grand touch Evaluation Method Discoveries, Surprises, Lessons Learned: On the Journey to Pianos Inside Out Register by April 1 @ https://seattleptg.org/events Questions? Contact Bill Zander, billzander@gmail.com

Appalachian Piano Tuning Camp 1

Full! Polyester & Lacquer Finish Touch Up Academy

This session is full, but you can add your name to a wait list by contacting Kathy Maxwell at kathy@ptg.org org 913-432-9975. Come spend two full days learning the secrets of how to perform professional repair and touch up to damaged polyester or lacquer finished pianos. Whether you wish to be totally safe touching up edges, light scratches, and small defects, or you are ambitious enough to take on a lacquer or polyester fill repair, discover how you can add more income to your service calls. This class is also a great opportunity for those who work with piano moving or sales. Two-day skills-based course Lecture and discussion along with plenty of hands-on opportunities Only a few slots left! Register online or by calling 913-432-9975.

One-Day Seminar with Jason Cassel

Join the New Mexico Chapter for a day long seminar with Jason Cassel, RPT Lunch will be provided. $25 for PTG members and $75 for non-PTG members. Jason's topics: The aftertouch ballgame The repetition race car The escapement escape room Voicing - behind the scenes Register by clicking on the link below or visiting https://newmexicoptg.org /. https://forms.gle/RgsqwGPxpQnsM1ho8.

Appalachian Piano Tuning Camp 2

Full! Vertical Action Regulation

Call 913-432-9975 and ask for Kathy Maxwell or send an email to kathy@ptg.org if you are interested in being added to a waiting list for the next Vertical Action Regulation class..

Mock Technical Test Day

Come for a preparatory "dry run" at any or all sections of the RPT Technical Exam (repair, grand regulation, and/or upright regulation) to determine your readiness for the exams at MRCO in October. Appointments available between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. $25/section for St. Louis Chapter members. $35/section for all other PTG members. For more information or to register, please contact Ian Hayden. Must register and submit payment on or before Saturday, April 18th. 618-719-1830, haydenmusicservice@gmail.com

One space left! Grand Action Regulation in 37 Steps

The Grand Action Regulation in 37 Steps class will help you polish your skills in grand regulation and ensure that your clients' grand pianos are performing at full potential. Participants will benefit from personal pianos, small group instruction and individual feedback. You will learn how to increase action control, even movement, maximize the dynamic range and achieve the fastest speed of repetition available. The course includes detailed demonstration and explanation of the 37 steps method of regulating a grand piano alternating with guided practice on each step. Successful participants will complete a final regulation skills assessment at the end of class. Intensive three-day skills-based course. Small group instruction and individual feedback. One piano per registrant. Space is limited. Only a few slots left! Open to PTG members and non-members. Call the PTG Home Office at 913-432-9975 to be added to our early notification list for the fall 2026 class.

Appalachian Piano Tech Camp

A Day with Fred Sturm

Sponsored by the New York City Chapter. Check back for more information.

A Day with Jason Cassel

The Inland Northwest Chapter is hosting a day long seminar with Jason Cassel, RPT. Saturday, May 16, 2026 9 am - 5 pm at the Spokane Steinway Gallery. Coffee, donuts, and lunch provided! Classes • Stress-free Success • Voicing: Behind-the-Scenes • Fantastic Problems & How to Solve Them • The 2-Hour Field Regulation In Person Fee - INW chapter member ($35) - Other PTG chapter member ($55) - Non-PTG member ($75) Streaming Online Fee : $75 (regardless of status) Payment If attending in person, you can either pay at the event or in advance online. The link to RSVP and register is here: https://forms.gle/UNkYkSc1DYUtesCt9

A Day with Wim Blees

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2026 PTG Convention & Technical Institute

2026 Midwest Regional Conference

APTA 6th Toyohashi Convention - Japan

2027 South Central Regional Conference

Southeast Regional Seminar

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Europiano Congress 2027 - Cordoba, Spain

The Europiano Congress The Europiano Congress is as versatile as Europiano itself and takes place every three years. Large or small scale, it is always an exciting and different experience as it moves to new locations throughout the Europiano organisation – a different Association hosts this important event every Congress. The Europiano Congress is another important way of sharing ideas, uniting and demonstrating the solidarity felt among piano tuners and technicians throughout Europe and beyond.

Europiano Congress 2027

The Europiano Congress is as versatile as Europiano itself and takes place every three years. Large or small scale, it is always an exciting and different experience as it moves to new locations throughout the Europiano organisation – a different Association hosts this important event every Congress. The Europiano Congress is another important way of sharing ideas, uniting and demonstrating the solidarity felt among piano tuners and technicians throughout Europe and beyond.

21st APTTA / 25th IAPBT Convention - "Tune Into Sydney"

25th IAPBT (International Association of Piano Builders and Technicians) bi-annual conference. Held in Manly (Sydney), Australia in 2027. Focus: A massive global gathring featuring technical masterclasses, string-making workshops (with Lou Parke), and industry exhibits.