Steinway Seminars

[Jeannie Grassi]

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Wim & others,
Eric Schandall just told me recently that there are approx. 1400 people
on the list and they only give 16-18 seminars per year.  With 4 people
per class...you do the math on how often you might get invited.  Usually
worth the wait, however.
 
jeannie
 
Jeannie Grassi, RPT
Associate Editor, Piano Technicians Journal
mailto:jgrassi@silverlink.net 

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Sent: Friday, June 21, 2002 8:01 AM
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Subject: Re: Steinway Seminars


In a message dated 6/21/02 4:18:38 AM Central Daylight Time,
cadunn@vt2000.com writes: 




Hi-- 
I've waited a bit on this thread, but no one has asked and everyone 
seems to know about them (except me :) 
What are the Steinway Seminars, and do you have to be a dealer? What 
do they cover? How much do they cost? Where does one stay? etc. 
Thanks anyone! 

Cheers, 
Clair 




Clair. 

There are 4 one week programs Steinway puts on.    

1 Comprehensive Piano Service, where a technician works on a piano in a
private setting, and, with a factory technician, get training on
complete regulation, hammer filing, lacquering techniques, piano prep,
time management, dampers, pedals and trapwork, and tuning and voicing
techniques.  The session also includes a factory tour, where subjects
covered are wood selection, preparation and assembly, construction of
actions, hammers, cases, soundboard and finishes, and assembly of
components including plate fitting, bellying and stringing. 

2. Tuning and Tone production, which are divided into four topics.
Action regulation, building power, tuning, and precision voicing. 

3. Damper installation, where each participant is given a chance to
build a damper system from the ground up. Students receive a grand piano
with no damper system. Parts are distributed, assembled, installed and
regulated, using factory techniques. 

4. Concert preparation which is offered after completed the other three.
It is basically one on one instruction using all the information from
the previous three programs. 

There is a fifth program on servicing the Steinway and Boston finishes. 

The cost is $850 for the week, which includes your hotel room. We're
staying at the Ramada Inn by Shea Stadium. Meals and transportation are
on your own. 

You need to be sponsored by a dealer or a university that has a lot of
Steinways. (preferably both). They do invite private techs, but the
waiting list is long. I understand that even if you work for a
university or a dealer, the waiting time can be long. I guess I was
lucky to get in so soon. 

Wim 




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