Hello folks, On the electronic versus 'real' debate, I was quite amused last Monday. On a Monday morning, I take a Special Needs class for photography. They have a variety of learning difficulties - Down's Syndrome, etc. We were looking at catalogues of Image Libraries, with many different styles of photographs. I came across a picture, taken from above, of a little girl playing a Steinway grand. The full length of the piano was in the photo, with the lid off. "What is in this picture?", I asked. They answered, in chorus "A KEYBOARD"! Folks, what view is taken in America (and by the PTG) of part-time tuners? The Pianoforte Tuners Association in Britain will not permit part-timers to sit the test and join. Their view is that a person could attain the standard neccessary to pass the test, but unless they are tuning full-time, they would not be able to maintain that standard. What do you think about this? I'm very interested in your opinions, especially as I am part-time myself. There simply isn't enough volume of work available in this area to sustain a full-time wage all year round. Best wishes folks, David. David@bouncer.force9.net
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