This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment Hey List, I would like to propose a program. First, I would apologize for the = length of this posting, but, once you read it, you'll understand.=20 I'll start with a story: A few years ago, my barber told me about his = son. He said that his son was completely addicted to playing the piano = and was having problems with Carpal Tunnel. He further said that his son = was self taught and played almost exclusively Classical Music. Also, he = did not read Music! This peaked my interest. The short version is: He was playing on an old upright, in bad = regulation and pretty much worn out. After much cajolling and several = conferences with leading college piano instructors, we got him turned = around. In the process, I offered to LOAN him a small grand, that I = occasionally rent out, (with Flight Case). The only stipulations that I = put on him, was that he continue to take lessons and that he get his = High School grades up, and keep them up. I tuned the piano, every 3 = months, so that I could monitor the piano and his progress. All this was = done for free. Now, you're saying: boy is he tooting his horn! Not = really, the satisfaction of helping an AVID student and the end result = was more than enough compensation. The real reason I'm telling you all = about this, is that I would like to see you all try something like this, = in your area. We all know how the Arts are taking a beating, in our schools. I think = it's time, we, as a group, stood up and did something about it! This, I = think, is one way to help the situation. Oh, the story still continues, but at present, my barber's son is = attending a college in Colorado, has a good GPA, is studying to become a = Commercial Pilot, (his dad's hobby is flying), and is continuing to play = the piano. It's his Outlet, his Teddy Bear and a continuing joy to his = parents. (Warm and Fuzzy feelings all around!) To end this LOOONG story, I would like to ask you all to consider some = such program. Yesterday, I delivered a studio piano to a struggling = college student, getting his recital together. It is in his home = replacing a NASTY, BROKENDOWN SPINET. I know that he will be a better = musician because of it. Comments will be appreciated. But, more than = comments, Participation will be greatly appreciated by our upcoming, = budding artists of the future. Regards,=20 Joe Garrett, R.P.T. (Oregon) ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/6f/f9/06/3e/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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