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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hello,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I've been approached by a university =
about teaching
a course under the umbrella of their Continuining Education =
division that
would deal with basic and essential aspects of piano care. This would be =
called
"What To Do Until The Technician Arrives", or something along those =
lines and
would be primarily intended for piano majors. I know of one tech who did =
this
some years back at another school. It was a very successful experience =
for all
concerned. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I am looking for any input, including =
outlines or
syllabi of similiar courses, that any of you are doing. I am certainly =
NOT
looking to put any of us out of business!!! But, I'm sure we have all =
had the
uncomfortable experience of trying to solve an immediate situation or =
problem
and having to involve the pianist or piano responsible party in the =
process.
And, if nothing else is gained, at least we can educate about what NOT =
to do.
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>If any of you would care to share with =
me
privately, please just email me at <A
href="mailto:tunerdude@comcast.net">tunerdude@comcast.net</A>.</FONT></=
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Here's hoping that everybody on this =
list is
finding that the air conditioning WAS left on this summer and that there =
are NOT
huge pitch corrections needed right all the bat this year!!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Robin Blankenship</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Matoaca, Virginia</FONT></DIV>
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