How was the convention?

[Farrell]

Gee whizz, and I kept repeating to myself: "just don't be obvious, just don't be obvious..."

Oh well.   ;-)

Lowell's class was eye-opening for me. I also learned some slick muting techniques from Paul Chick's class.

Terry Farrell
  
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Phil Ryan" <pryan2@the-beach.net>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2003 12:42 PM
Subject: Re: How was the convention?


> If the convention was small, it was not noticeable to me.  All of the
> classes I attended (which were great) were well attended (25+).  One tip I
> got from Lowell Wakker's Stability class was to use a pick (Old ivory head,
> or guitar pick) and pluck the strings with it in one hand and turn the pin
> with the other hand  for trichords in a pitch-raise.  Saves time as you
> don't have to mute the strings and can be done in 10-15 minutes.    The
> concerts and receptions were jammed.  Why not? they were exceptional!  Was
> that you in the lobby, Terry, oogling the girls in their evening gowns?
> Food in the lobby cafe left a lot to be desired and the nearest restaurant
> was a fur walk.  The exhibit area was small as far as I remember, but what
> it lacked in exhibitors, it made up with some awesome display of pianos
> especially some remodeled turn-of-the-century lavish S&Ss.  All in all, I
> thought it was a great experience.  Now I've got to get to work to pay for
> it before the credit card bills come in.
> 
> Phil Ryan
> Miami Beach
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Farrell" <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com>
> To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Sent: Monday, July 07, 2003 11:35 AM
> Subject: Re: How was the convention?
> 
> 
> > I heard about 450 attended - I guess small compared to other years. I
> learned absolutely TONS of stuff. I think there is a very good likelihood
> that my 40-minute pitch raises will be a thing of the past, and I will get
> my average tuning time of about 75 minutes down quite a bit - all that will
> really help make my service calls more manageable and profitable. Del's
> technical class was, of course, excellent. I went to a similar presentation
> of his in Arlington and absolutely everything breezed right over my head -
> this time, a few very key concepts actually clicked for me. Hotel? I guess I
> don't get into the politics of these things, but it was a Hyatt - what can I
> say....... although the Miss Teen America pageant at the hotel made for a
> more interesting lobby experience! My room was there :-), bed had sheets
> :-), hotel was cold :-) and food was expensive :-(. How hot was it? Let's
> just say that when I got home to Tampa at 8 pm, it was 91 degrees. Del may
> have another take on !
> > that, he mentioned that when he left home in Washington, it was 45
> degrees!
> >
> > Excellent technical and social experience.
> >
> > Terry Farrell
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Cy Shuster" <charter1400@charter.net>
> > To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
> > Sent: Monday, July 07, 2003 11:05 AM
> > Subject: How was the convention?
> >
> >
> > I'd love to hear some convention feedback.  How was the turnout, both of
> members and exhibitors?  Did the hotel treat us right this time?  How hot
> was it?  (for you Johnny Carson fans... ;-)
> >
> > --Cy Shuster--
> > Rochester, MN
> >
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