While I appreciate Mr. Fine's keen view on how one might go about advising a client that they are (or are becoming) "audibly challenged," I would like to make it clear that I did *not* advocate shouting at a client. I suggested slightly raising the voice--*without making it too obvious*. I think there's a distinction. Personally, since I have the rare luxury of picking and choosing who will be my clients, I would just as soon not have to contend with customers who have hearing problems severe enough to call into question my abilities as a tuner. I have yet <knocking on wood> to encounter such a situation onstage or in someone's house. When it happens, I'll be sure to keep Fine's advice--and all of the rest of those that I can remember at the moment--in mind! Ron Torrella School of Music ** STANDARD DISCLAIMERS APPLY ** University of Illinois
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