[CAUT] CAUT credential vs. academic program?

[David Love]

Just to clarify my position since RB seems fixated on misrepresentation and
outright slander, let me offer it in the form of advice to those interested
in the trade.  If you have the opportunity to begin your education at a fine
institution like the North Bennett School or another similar program, by all
means do so.  I have no doubt it will be a valuable experience.  But if you
are unable to do that because you don't have the money, can't take the time
away from your current work or family to immerse yourself in an intensive
program, don't despair.  Unlike what Breckne suggests it is not a 
	
	"plain bold faced fact, [that] lack of formal education is about as
close to a guarantee of ignorance as it gets."

There are many other ways to learn the trade and many have risen through the
ranks through intensive self study, creativity and a thirst for knowledge.
There are books, journals, conventions, local guild seminars, lists like
this one and the PTG list, as well as countless technicians willing to share
their expertise.  You can purchase old pianos and start taking them apart
and putting them back together.  You may need to be more diligent in your
quest, but you need that anyway, even if you do graduate from a credentialed
program.  Even the best programs only lay a foundation.  Most of the highly
developed skills and knowledge you need to really excel in the field will
come through continued study and practice.  

(BTW, we've never met.)  

David Love
davidlovepianos at comcast.net 
www.davidlovepianos.com

-----Original Message-----
From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of
Richard Brekne
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 8:01 AM
To: caut at ptg.org
Subject: [CAUT] CAUT credential vs. academic program?

Grin.... 

RicB


    The only thing accurate about the paragraph below is the first sentence,
    which I presume serves as an introduction to the rest of the
    paragraph.  No
    one said anything like what is being suggested, but let's not let
    the facts
    get in the way of our opinions.  By the way, just a reminder, there
    is no
    current class assignment that the list be filled with 2500 words of
    pure BS
    per day.  

    David Love
    davidlovepianos at comcast.net
    www.davidlovepianos.com


    ....  The irony of it all is that the worst accusations leveled come
    from the most guilty party I have ever met."