Speed

[Clyde Hollinger]

Ola Andersson wrote:
> 
> Hey list
> 
> I love you

Thanks (blush).  Who doesn't like to be loved?  (I know; I shouldn't
take things so personally!)

> Some of you can tune 20 pianos a day I've read.

I think someone did mention doing about 20 tunings for an event, but it
was a rare occasion, not the normal occurrence.  And maybe it took a
while to recuperate.

> What is a normal customer paying for?

Usually, a tuning is what they pay for, and a tuning is what they get. 
I do keep my eyes and ears open for other things that might need
attention, but I will usually charge for additional services even if
it's only a couple bucks.  It adds up over time.  And there are
occasions when I throw free stuff in, but not often.
	
> Where is the compromise between a goodtuning and a fast tuning?

I want all my tunings to be good ones, but I have been influenced by
hearing someone say at a convention that his/her tunings sounded just a
good taking less time than being tedious about it, using many checks,
etc.  I still think about that.  I try to work efficiently.

Clyde Hollinger