school or home course

[Farrell]

I agree with Jim, but would want to emphasize the word "knowledgeable" in method #2. Unfortunately it will be difficult for the new technician to evaluate the expertise of the experienced tech. At a minimum, you would want a number of referrals. Be careful, all skill levels are out there - included among them are shifty former used car salesmen!

Terry Farrell
  
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <JIMRPT@AOL.COM>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Cc: <Juliaeux@AOL.COM>
Sent: Friday, August 02, 2002 8:15 AM
Subject: Re: school or home course


> 
> In a message dated 01/08/02 10:59:40 PM, Juliaeux@AOL.COM writes:
> 
> << How much can one learn from a home mail order course in piano tuning and 
> technology? Is attending a school better than a mail order course? ....or 
> over time would I learn the same things just getting on the job experience?  
> >>
> 
> Julie;
>  Without a doubt the quickest and best way to establish a foundation of 
> knowledge and skills is to attend a school such as North Bennet Street. 
> However that is not the only viable method.
> In my opinion the rankings of options would be:
> 1. Schooling in residence.
> 2. Apprenticing with a knowledgable tech/store.
> 3. Correspondence course.
> or some combination of the choices.
> 
>  An important thing, no matter the choice you make, is to have someone(or 
> several someones) whom you can call on for advice/help/encouragement. This 
> can be through association with a local tech or as a member of the local PTG 
> chapter.
> Good Luck!
> Jim Bryant (FL)