sheldon smith replacement?

[Richard Brekne]

Mr Creasy

The bay area is a very large area and I am sure you will find that there are
technicians already living there who are very capable indeed. Since you are a
discerning client, you might take this opportunity to reach out to the technician
community already established there and get to know them, perhaps get to know a
bit about what makes a Sheldon Smith. (tho I do not know him and have never heard
of him personally) You might consider getting ahold of the Bay area PTG chapters
and see if you can attend a few chapter meetings in this regard. You might be
suprised at the level of seriousness taken by PTG members regardless of their
present level of skill, and you will certainly find your way to a technician
capable of servicing your piano in the compentent, professional fashion to which
you are accustomed.

Richard Brekne
I.C.P.T.G.  N.P.T.F.
Bergen, Norway

>
> > sheldon smith took care of my pianos for the last 7 or so years here in the
> > bay area, california.
> >
> > his death was a terrible shock to our community.  his abilities were
> > rightfully legendary and personally he was one of the most wonderful and
> > surprising people i have ever known.
> >
> > however a number of his former clients are starting to search for a new
> > technician.
> >
> > i was curious if a master level technician would be attracted to the bay
> > area considering the number of teachers and pianists that are looking for
> > one.
> >
> > some of the excellent people that were working here seem to have retired or
> > moved elsewhere, any recommendations are appreciated.
> >
> > thank you,
> >
> > -james creasy
> > berkeley, ca
> >
> >
> >
> >