Here is a list of the schools that I know about (data from 1998 PTG directory. Some descriptions have been summarized): American Institute of Piano Technology 650 Moulton Los Angeles, CA 90031 213-223-2010 or 818-348-1530 Dominic Travis A fully equipped piano technology school. Meets primarily on Tuesday, students can work on projects other days. Costs $400 for first nine weeks, $300 for every nine weeks thereafter. Instruction in piano technology and refinishing, research and development. New England Conservatory School of Continuing Education 290 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02115 617-262-1120 ext. 353 Sam Adams, Director Offers a Steinway-affiliated master/apprentice program in the maintenance, tuning, and reconstruction of pianos. One year course. North Bennet Street School 39 N. Bennet Street Boston, MA 02113 617-227-0155 617-227-9292 (fax) Admissions Dept. Offers two full-time nine-month courses in Piano Technology. Basic course covers piano tuning; grand, verticle and spinet regulation; essential repairs for piano service in the field; keyboard history; nomenclature and business practices. Advanced course prepares students for comprehensive rebuilding of verticle and grand pianos. The Larry Crabb School of Piano Technology 4299 Hugh Howell Road Tucker, GA 30084 770-491-1432 770-908-2331 (fax) Larry Crabb A one-on-one training school in piano technology, offering programs in basic and advanced piano tuning, regulating and repairing of uprights and grands. Combines individual and classroom training.
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