Concert Tuning & Prep Sequence

[WWILLIAMS11 at nycap.rr.com]

Dear Rick:
My name is Wayne Williams. I am a believer and have been tuning for 
about 5 years.

I am sure you will do a very consciencous(?) job tuning for Dino.  
Yes, definately
do a recheck after the piano has been moved. I would also listen to 
him play the Yamaha C7 before the performance and ask him for any 
suggestions. Also, may I suggest, that as you tune "unto the Lord", do 
not be shy about expecting the appropriate fee for your efforts. 
Remember, "the workman is worthy of his wages". But do give Dino the 
best service you can muster. He is fortunate to have a piano tuner 
like you at his disposal. Take his advice humbly and use this 
opportunity as a learning experience.

Let me know how the graduation performance goes. Dino is a great 
pianist.

In His service,
Wayne Williams
Schroon Lake, NY, 12870

----- Original Message -----
From: Rick Bazemore <tunericks at yahoo.com>
Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 7:57 am
Subject: Concert Tuning & Prep Sequence
To: pianotech <pianotech at ptg.org>

> I have been called to do what I would consider my first real 
> concert tuning.  The pianist is Dino (well known in Christian 
> circles) and the piano will be a Yamaha C7 (I believe) that hasn't 
> been tuned/serviced in at least 3 years (church).  I have already 
> determined that I will approach this in two stages spanning 2 days 
> due to the limited amount of time available on the day of the 
> concert. I am planning to do a pitch-raise and as much prep work 
> as possible on day 1 and then return the next day (piano will be 
> moved a small distance of 4-5 ft. on the morning of day 2 after a 
> graduation ceremony) to retune and be present during the sound-
> check with the artist.
>   
>  I would like to receive advice regarding the sequence of concert 
> work as well as insight into the artist's expectations from any of 
> you who might have tuned for Dino.
>   
>  Thanks!
> 
> 
> Rick Bazemore, RPT
> Social Circle, GA
> www.pianosintune.com
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