Telephone is by far the best way to reach Randy. I've never used the "student number in the subject line" trick, mainly 'cuz I have no clue what my student number is. I do know that before he implemented that I tried to buy a SAT-III thru him to no avail. I ordered from the mfr and got it in days. Paul Bruesch Stillwater, MN On 8/2/07, Bear, Ginny <GBear at peacehealth.org> wrote: > > I think Randy Potter's e-mail address has changed over the years. If I > were you I would get a current phone number off his website and give him a > call. > > While you're there you could compare the e-mail address you've been using > versus the one on the site. I think he's redone his site in the last year > or so, so you might see the problem right there. > > Good luck, > > Ginny Bear > Seattle, WA > > > -----Original Message----- > *From:* Matthew Todd [mailto:toddpianoworks at yahoo.com] > *Sent:* Thursday, August 02, 2007 3:57 PM > *To:* Pianotech List > *Subject:* RE: Piano Training Question > > Since we are on the subject of the Potter course, can someone please tell > me they have had better luck with him than I have. > > I really have an honest desire to learn this trade, and I need to at least > finish this course before I can think about getting apprenticed, but it > seems that response time has been an issue of the school. In fact, I have > been waiting for my video tape to be returned to me containing tuning > critiques and it has been three years. That is where I have left off. > > I want to give this another chance, and I just want to start from the > beginning, and I have e-mailed Randy several times to ask about starting > over, but I have not gotten a response. > > What to do? > > Matthew > > *Doug Renz <doug at dougrenz.com>* wrote: > > I am trying to sell my Randy Potter course for more than +20% off the > retail, if anyone is interested, please email me privately at > doug at dougrenz.com to discuss and make an offer. > > I would like to not break it up in part, but sell it as a whole to someone > who is desiring to learn the trade. I highly recommend the course also. > > Thanks, Doug > > *From:* Michelle Smith [mailto:michelle at smithpianoservice.com] > *Sent:* Thursday, August 02, 2007 5:33 PM > *To:* 'Pianotech List' > *Subject:* RE: Piano Training Question > > Thanks Paul. I figured someone would chime in concerning the other > schools. I'm glad you did! > > Michelle > > ------------------------------ > *From:* pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] *On > Behalf Of *PAULREVENKOJONES > *Sent:* Thursday, August 02, 2007 3:17 PM > *To:* Pianotech List > *Subject:* Re: Piano Training Question > > You might, Michelle, in the same breath, mention the Chicago School for > Piano Technology [image: :-)]. No self-interest involved. Geography might > be an issue. > > Paul > > *"If you want to know the truth, stop having opinions" (Chinese fortune > cookie)* > > > In a message dated 08/02/07 14:21:05 Central Daylight Time, > michelle at smithpianoservice.com writes: > > Evan, > > I've also gone through the Potter course and attended the Bozeman class > with Rob. If you have the self discipline to get through all of the > materials, you will have a good foundation from which to move forward. > Joining PTG is a must in my opinion. > > Your original e-mail also mentioned schools. If you have the time and > resources, you might consider the North Bennett Street School in Boston. > Check out their website at nbss.org. > > Have a good one! > > Michelle Smith > Smith Piano Service > Bastrop, Texas > > ------------------------------ > *From:* pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] *On > Behalf Of *Rob Mitchell > *Sent:* Thursday, August 02, 2007 12:15 PM > *To:* 'Pianotech List' > *Subject:* RE: Piano Training Question > > Evan, > > I went through Randy Potter's home study course last fall and I also > attended his 1-week Advanced Training Seminar this last January in Bozeman, > Montana. I was an engineer by training and came at this as a career change > opportunity with a modest musical background but no experience in piano > tuning or repair. > > I would give both of Randy's courses a strong recommendation. As with any > home study course, you need to be diligent about working through the texts, > videos and tests. I think I averaged about 20 – 30 hours / week and it took > me 5 months to finish the course. If you can afford it, I'd encourage you > to purchase the entire course at once (I think Randy still gives the option > to purchase in installments). I found it very helpful to have everything > there from the beginning. > > Good luck, > > Rob > > > > > > ------------------------------ > Shape Yahoo! in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today!<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=48517/*http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7> > > ___________________________________________________________ > > This message is intended solely for the use of the individual and entity > to whom it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, > confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable state and federal > laws. 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