Meet the "Lookerson's"

[Joel A. Jones]

Paul,

Here I thought I was the only one who was told I didn't play so very 
good.

Tuning in a hotel lobby I was asked by the manager if I could tune
with the soft pedal on.

Very rarely am I annoyed, but the 5 year old who jumped up and down
on the couch to the chair the entire time sticks in my mind.  I hope I 
am
not called again.

Are you tuning the piano???

It brightens my day.

Joel

Joel Jones, RPT
Madison, WI

On Feb 10, 2008, at 10:56 AM, Paul T Williams wrote:

>
> Good thoughts, David,
>
> How have you all handled the retirement homes?  I get little old ladys 
> trying to hum along with notes being tuned, or standing over me for 
> some time and then ask "What are you doing" or across the room to 
> their deaf friends saying" I don't know what he's playing, but I wish 
> he'd stop!"(That one always makes me quietly chuckle :>))
>
> PW
>
>
>
> "David Boyce" <David at piano.plus.com>
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> 02/10/2008 10:45 AM
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> I don't mind having an audience, particularly if they take an 
> interest. I
>  think it would be a bit un-nerving if the whole family sat silently 
> and
>  watched, though. I would defintely try and engage them in some way.
>
>  The variety of responses shown by children is interesting. I love it 
> when
>  they show an interest.  I find it weird when, as sometimes happens, 
> they're
>  in the room but completely ignore me.  I always try and address a 
> remark or
>  two, to see what happens.  One little boy and girl in a house 
> recently,
>  answered in monosyllables and returned to their silent play with 
> their toys.
>  Strange.
>
>  In the case of a small child who comes up to the piano and starts 
> thumping
>  keys while I am trying to tune, I fold my hands in my lap and if 
> they're old
>  enough for language, say "Well now, I can't do my thing until you're
>  finished, so I'll just wait".  It's not up to me to tell them what to 
> do in
>  their own house. Hopefully the parent gets the message that the piano 
> isn't
>  getting tuned, and intervenes!
>
>  Best,
>
>  David.
>
>
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