---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment Ron, Before I can even take the exam, i need to master the repair end first right? I'm getting that training starting next month. I'm looking forward to it. Marshall ps. It sounds scarey having someone grade the tuning, but necessary I agree. -------------- Original message -------------- From: "RON MAY, RPT" <ronmay_rpt@bellsouth.net> Marshall and all other Associates. If you have had any training in tuning, get in touch with several of the RPT's in your group. Have them check your tuning. Don't be afraid--they are there to help not hurt. If they think you are anywhere ready for the tuning exam, TAKE IT. It will be the best (I think it is ) $90 bucks you have or will spend. If you flunk the test like many do you will still walk away from the test knowing all of your weak spots and know what to work on. PLEASE--Don't anyone be afraid to take the tuning exam it is a very positive and encouraging happening. All of the testers just want to help you. INCOME: I am among many that will tell you that your income will take a dramatic jump. Why, I suspect that it is in the gaining of confidence. You will all of a sudden know that you are pretty good at what you do and you will get paid for it. Ron May. RPT ----- Original Message ----- From: pianotune05 To: Pianotech List Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2006 7:53 AM Subject: Re: Upgrading..... I've heard quite a bit about upgrading. I'm going to m first meeting on the 21st of the month, and I can hardly wait. :) My question to you guys is this, how long should an associate wait until they become an RPT? Perhaps there's a comfort zone factor involved with some associates, fear of taking the test etc. I'm just guessing of course, but perhaps there's a fear a failure. I know I personally struggle with this, but at the same time, I'm determined to become an RPT. So the big question at hand is this for those who are complaining about associates who 've been associates for a while, what must a person do in order to prepare themselves for the PTG exam besides go to the meetings and learn? Perhaps if the fear factor was removed for those who face it, associates might consider with open arms the availability of becoming an RPT. In my case, I'm just excited to become an associate, but I fully intend to become an RPT ASAP, but I'm going to take my time at it however. So the issues at hand is, helping those overcome the fear factor plus giving associates room to grow into their RPT shoes so to speak, doing this while gently prodding them along toward the RPT hall of technician fame. ;) Marshall ----- Original Message ----- From: John Formsma To: 'Pianotech List' Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2006 12:06 AM Subject: RE: Upgrading..... Ron, I was just about to send what I wrote to Dean when your post hit my inbox. You have said it so well that it totally eclipsed mine so I’m not sending it now. J Yes, yes – there must be a way to promote excellence. And, “Craftsman” and “Certified” are much more descriptive. I prefer either of those to “Registered.” Isn’t it a problem that PTG comes up with the terms, but it’s we who have to do the educating? We don’t have much time for that. Is there a way PTG could educate the piano playing populace? I’m thinking, wow, that would be hard. The first step could be beginning at the university and piano teaching guilds, and hopefully it would filter down after a while. But before that, you would have to demonstrate that PTG people are generally more skilled. (There will always be exceptions, of course.) I don’t think you can do that as it is currently set up unless you get rid of the Associate status. Wow, big situation when you start to think about it. BTW, How many different places are you registered to vote in Florida? <g> John Formsma From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of RON MAY, RPT Sent: Friday, February 10, 2006 10:27 PM To: Pianotech List Subject: Re: Upgrading..... Hi People Until the day comes that the public becomes educated, aware and demands expertise and professional performance or heaven forbid the government becomes involved and demands licensing such as that demanded for other trades such as plumbers and electricians, we are just lighting a fire under and empty skillet. Now that anyone can show themselves as a member of PTG and we have come up with "Registered" members, which no one has the slightest idea about instead off craftsman ratings or some other descriptive rating there is only one motivation and that is from within.. Unfortunately not very many seem to have this motivation or pride in their work and profession. Whether we are RPTs, Certified Tuner Technicians,or craftsman, getting the message out is up to we individual technicians and most of us are busy and have become very complacent about the problem. To me Certified says a whole lot more than registered. I'm "Registered" to vote in Florida and we all know what that means but obviously some don't know how to do it. We as PTG just continue to shoot ourselves in the foot on this issue. Something needs to be done and it needs to become a priority. Ron May ----- Original Message ----- From: Avery To: Pianotech List Sent: Friday, February 10, 2006 4:37 PM Subject: Re: Upgrading..... This subject HAS been on ptg-L. For DAYS!!!!!!!!!! Weeks? :-( Avery ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/a8/ef/b1/8a/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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