[CAUT] CAUT testing model

[Carl Root]

(Wim just posted while I was writing this . . .)

I've always felt that diagnosing a piano's problems, coming up with  
recommendations that are consistent with the piano's use, budget, and  
time constraints, then being able to communicate all of this to the  
client is at the heart of good piano service.

Here's a format for a chapter tech session that I did years ago in  
both DC and Baltimore:  Assemble a half dozen pianos - the more  
variety in terms of age, conditions, etc, the better.  Divide the  
attendees into teams. Give them time to look over their assigned  
piano, agree on the recommended work, then report their findings.

Ideally, you would have each member look at each piano independently  
and write out a report.  (not enough time, of course . . . . maybe an  
all-day seminar!)

Then watch the fur fly!

Carl