Piano Training Question

[Paul McCloud]

Hi, Evan:
	You may get several replies, but I think most will say that Randy Potter's
School of Piano Technology is the best correspondence course out there at
the moment.  You don't want to start off on the wrong foot, learning an
archaeic way of tuning.  You will get a well-rounded education in piano
technology, and you can start making money even before you finish the
course.  If you finish the Potter course, you can get employment almost
anywhere (assuming you are diligent to make progress).  Tuning pianos isn't
exactly easy, and requires months of concentrated effort just to get a
foothold.  Not to discourage you, but there is a great deal of skill
necessary to master the craft.  Making a business of piano tuning also
takes time to establish.  
	You can also join a nearby chapter of the Piano Technicians Guild where
you can learn from guys/gals who started out just like you.
	If you have any questions, feel free to ask.  
	Good luck!
	Paul McCloud
	San Diego


> [Original Message]
> From: Evan J Hilsabeck <ehilsabe at gac.edu>
> To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Date: 08/01/2007 6:06:14 PM
> Subject: Piano Training Question
>
> Greetings, everyone.
>
> This is my first post to the listserv, so I hope it goes right.
>
> I'm a junior in college and looking to enter the piano tech field. I  
> hope to pursue theatre work but need something that can provide a  
> moderate income and a somewhat flexible schedule, this looked like a  
> great opportunity. My college doesn't have a course in piano tech and  
> there is nothing in the area, but I have found a number of  
> "correspondence" courses available through various other schools. I  
> was wondering if there were correspondence courses or schools that are  
> well-regarded in the piano tech community and the extent to which they  
> are actually good ways to learn the necessary skills for beginning  
> work in this field.
>
> Any information you have would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks a lot!
>
> ~Evan H
>
> -- 
> Evan Hilsabeck
> Gustavus Adolphus College
> 712-330-2789
>
>