Master Piano Tuner

[Gregory Torres]

Hi Ralph,

Thanks for sharing that info. BTW, I didn't know that anyone could be a member
of PTG. Is this what they mean by "Associate" member?  Also, how does one prove
that they know what they are doing if they are not tested in some way? What is
considered as proof? What if they did not attend a school of piano technology?
As for me, I learned about 90% by hands on experience and the other 10% from
talking with other techs. Just wondering.

Could you post some more info on this other organization?


Thanks.

Regards,
Greg Torres


Ralph Martin wrote:

> Hi Greg
> I should probably add my two cents on this subject since I am also a member
> of the MPT(master piano technicians of america) as well as being a member
> ofPTG.
>
> As you are well aware, anyone can be a member of PTG, whether a
> tuner/technician or not. Should you desire to be registered as a RPT, you
> must be tested by some members of your peers to see if you are able to
> conform to their requirements.
>
> The MPT, on the other hand do not have any novices in their organization.
> The members are not tested, but have to furnish proof of school training
> and/or apprenticeship plus a verifiable work history as a tuner/technician.
> The MPT also have a small magazine that is issued quarterly. It is not
> nearly as grand as the PTG, but,after all, their membership is limited by
> the very rule that excludes novices.
>
> I do not use the MPT designation after my name on this list simply out of
> courtesy since this is a PTG list.There are excellent and skilled
> technicians in both organizations and I have seen the opposite in both
> organizations.
>
> I have no personal bias for either organization...I enjoy them both. While I
> have no stats to back this up, I seem to notice that the members of the MPT
> seem to be older on the average than the members of the PTG(?)
>
> Ralph Martin
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gregory Torres <Tunapiana@adisfwb.com>
> To: pianotech@ptg.org <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Date: Tuesday, May 19, 1998 1:09 AM
> Subject: Re: Master Piano Tuner
>
> >John,
> >
> >I have heard that there are other organizations out there that try to carry
> >a status similar to the PTG except that there is no testing involved in
> >regards to determining ones qualifications. You simply send some money and
> >you become a "Master Technician". A tuner I know put this classification in
> >his yellow pages ad. He sent a modest sum (don't remember the exact amount
> >but it was under $100.00) & they sent a certificate stating he is now a
> >"Master Technician". With PTG you take various tests administered by some
> of
> >the most respected technicians in the field.
> >
> >Regards,
> >Greg Torres
> >
> >John Ross wrote:
> >
> >> List,
> >> I would like to find out what this designation signifies.
> >> There is an ex member of the PTG who is using this designation after his
> >> name.
> >> Thanking you in advance.
> >> Regards,
> >> John M. Ross
> >> PTG Assoc.
> >> Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada
> >
> >
> >