[pianotech] Question of Protocol; was: but will it split

[David Love]

Well, that's just not my experience at all on this list, at conventions or
in an information gathering phone call.  The generosity with which people
share what might be considered proprietary information belies that idea.
People who spend a lot of time developing ideas, techniques and procedures
and put themselves at risk for criticism in sharing those ideas better be a
bit tough minded because there is often such resistance to anything new or
which falls outside the norm.  However, that people have strong opinions or
defend their ideas with strong language, incredulousness, sarcasm,
facetiousness or wit should not be confused with being egotistical or
thinking that others are as you describe so indelicately.  There are lots of
ways to skin a cat (disgusting expression really) but sometimes there are
better ways.  Hopefully, we're all looking for a better way and have the
willingness and toughness to put ourselves on the line and defend those
ideas.  Without that, even with a few rough spots in communication
protocols, the trade stagnates. 

 

David Love

www.davidlovepianos.com

 

From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Shawn Brock
Sent: Saturday, December 27, 2008 9:05 AM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Question of Protocol; was: but will it split

 

List,

I have not followed this thread so I don't have an opinion on who is right
or wrong.  From what posts I have taken the time to read though the same old
point is driven home once again.  Some piano technicians think they are god,
and no one else could work the miracles that they do and everyone other than
them is just s**t.  A colleague in the Cincinnati chapter once pointed this
out to me.  I was vary arguable for a time thinking the technician just had
a chip on his shoulder.  The longer I'm around a large number of technicians
though the more I think the colleague was correct in his thinking.  At one
time I would do anything to be a part of this list and all PTG chapter
meetings and conventions.  My mind has changed though...  Its not worth it!
Its not
worth putting up with people who have such a bad attitude.  I just go to my
appointments, do my shop work and try to keep my mouth shut.  Musicians are
legendary for having large egos and most of my life I worked in that
competitive throat cutting environment.  I have to tell you though piano
technicians are just as egotistical, perhaps more so than the musicians
they/we serve.  That is a true shame!  We work on perhaps the most primitive
junk piles in the musical world but yet some of us think we are just the
gods all pianists have been waiting fore.  Don't misunderstand me, I am not
talking about any certain person, its just that this thread brought these
ramblings to the front of my mind.  So, I guess that's all I have to say
now.  I'm out to voice and tune an S&S B.  

 

Shawn Brock, RPT

513-316-0563

www.shawnbrock.com



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