[CAUT] Congratulations to Don Mannino

[Don Mannino]

Very concisely put.  I agree completely.
 
Don Mannino

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From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of
Laurence Libin
Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 2:37 PM
To: caut at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [CAUT] Congratulations to Don Mannino


In my limited experience, Japanese and German-trained techs are often
technically virtuosic, but maybe not quite so good at thinking outside
the box in order to solve problems of unfamiliar, run-down pianos, of
which US techs see lots. Like car mechanics who specialize in one make
or even one model, they can sometimes be flummoxed by anomalies they
rarely encounter, especially in second-rate instruments. Still, their
rigorous schooling has much to recommend it, if only more Americans
could afford it and had the patience and mind-set it requires. However,
American techs, at least as represented in this cohort, seem more
willing to share knowledge and tips, and this collegiality goes a long
way toward keeping standards high.
Laurence  

	----- Original Message ----- 
	From: Jim Busby <mailto:jim_busby at byu.edu>  
	To: caut at ptg.org 
	Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 5:10 PM
	Subject: Re: [CAUT] Congratulations to Don Mannino


	Don,

	 

	Is Terri Otake (sp?) an MPA? How about Terri Nimmi?  I've spent
time with both of them and they are amazing. Still, and I'm truly NOT
brown nosing here, I'd rather learn from you because of the language
thing. It was hard to understand some things, and they certainly didn't
volunteer all the additional info that you teach in your classes.

	 

	That's another reason why it's a giant thing that you did. I've
heard how Americans (at least so the story goes in Yamaha) are not
exactly idolized by the Japanese piano tech community...

	 

	It would be a great to hear more of this, and maybe of others
places like Germany and their training. Sometimes I wish we had access
to such schooling.

	 

	Regards,

	Jim

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