OHIO STATE SEMINAR

[Mike Masters]

OHIO STATE SEMINAR
October 10 - 11, 1998
with Rick Baldassin and Dr. Al Sanderson

LOCATION:	Graves Piano and Organ
	29150 Lorain Road
	North Olmsted, OH 44070
	(440) 779-5266
Graves is located about 15 - 20 minutes southwest of Downtown Cleveland 


CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Action Geometry - Truth and Consequences
Learn the truth about the function of the different components of the 
grand piano action, and the consequences of changing their dimensions. 
Case studies of problem actions and solutions to these problems will be 
presented. Leverage, touch-weight and friction will all be covered.

Retrofitting the Grand Action - New Parts on Old Frames
Many different action designs have been produced over the past 100 
years. Moreso, manufacturers have changed the dimensions of their 
actions. Learn how to pick the correct action parts for your action 
restoration from the new Renner Parts Kit, including assembling the 
³Universal Wippen² if no exact replacements are available.

New Damper Action Assemblies - The Final Step in Complete Action 
Replacement
The damper, or back action, has often been overlooked or neglected 
during action restoration, although the parts themselves would warrant 
replacement, simply because no replacement system was available. In 
response to this need, Renner has produced a new underlever system kit. 
Learn how to assemble and install the system.

The Baldassin - Sanderson Aural Temperment
Learn a new sequence of tuning the temperment which leads to a 
relatively foolproof way of finding out what kinds of thirds, fourths, 
and octaves are needed to fit a given piano. As a result, the temperment 
tunes the same way on any piano, regardless of size or scale. This 
temperment sequence will be equally useful for beginners, those who tune 
with an electronic aid, and experienced aural tuners.

Tuning with the Sanderson Accu-Tuner III
Learn all the secrets of the new Sanderson Accu-Tuner III. Beginning to 
experienced levels will be covered including; the new auto-stepping 
program that uses two adjacent keys for stepping up or down 
chromatically, a sequencing feature that allows following any aural 
tuning order, and adjustable octave-width control to vary the amount of 
octave stretch as desired.

Add a Foot to Your Piano - Rescale!
Learn how to make your five-foot grand sound like a six-foot grand using 
a new scale desin and low inharmonicity bass strings. Technical aspects 
of modern string design will be covered along with a demonstration of 
the new Sanderson Bass Strings. 



INSTRUCTORS

Dr. Albert Sanderson
Albert Sanderson earned his Ph.D. in applied physics fromHarvard 
University in 1969. He began studying piano technology with Bill Garlick 
in 1971. Not long after, he invented the ³Sight-O-Tuner². He now 
manufactures and retails the Sanderson Accu-Tuner for professional piano 
tuners. In addition, Dr. Sanderson was instrumental in the development 
of our present-day standardized test for RPT status in the PTG. Al has 
continued to study the physics of piano acoustics, to further the 
knowledge of strings and inharmonicity, which led him to ddevelopment 
of the Sanderson Bass Strings. He is the 1998 recipient of the Golden 
Hammer Award from the PTG. 

Rick Baldassin (Renner USA)
Rick received his education and piano technology training from Brigham 
Young University. He authored the ³On Pitch² series of tuning articles 
in the Piano Technicians Journal from 1983 to 1985. This series was 
published as a book by the same name in 1995. From 1987 to 1991, he 
served as Tuning Editor for the Journal. Rick has taught at state, 
regional, and national conventions in the United States, Canada, and 
Australia. He has been the Concert Technician of the Utah Symphony 
Orchestra for the past fourteen seasons, and has been the Teaching and 
Technical Consultant for Renner since 1989.


SEMINAR SCHEDULE:
	Saturday, October 10
		8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Class
		10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Class
		12 PM Break for Lunch. A list of area restaurants will be 		provided.
		1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Class
		3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Class
		7:00 PM Concert with Baldwin Artist Series Performer
		Roberto McCausland at Graves Piano and Organ.
	Sunday, October 11
		8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Class
		10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Class
		12:00 PM Lunch will be provided.
		After lunch, you are invited to join us at the Rock and
	 	Roll Hall of Fame in downtown Cleveland. Admission is
		 $14.95 at the door.


HOTELS:
	Days Inn		EconoLodge
	24399 Lorain Road		22989 Lorain Road
	North Olmsted, OH 44070		North Olmsted, OH 44070
	(440) 777-4100		(440) 73404100
	Starting at $45		Starting at $50

	Hampton Inn		Super 8 Motel
	25105 Country Club Blvd.		32801 Lorain Road
	North Olmsted, OH 44070		North Ridgeville, OH 44039
	(440) 734-4477		(440) 327-0500
	Starting at $79		Starting at $49.88

Hotel Management strongly suggests reservations 30 days in advance, but 
is not required. 
All hotels are within 3 miles of Graves Piano and Organ	



REGISTRATION FORM
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ADDRESS
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STATE
ZIP
PHONE
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PTG Member yes__  no__	Membership Number__________

Fees: PTG Member-$75.00(U.S.)     After September 25-$90.00
      Non-Member-$110.00     After September 25-$125.00

Amount enclosed_____

Make check payable to: Cleveland Chapter PTG
Mail Registration form and payment to:
Mike Masters
1636 Warren Rd.
Lakewood, OH 44107

For further information, please contact:
Mike Masters    (216) 228-2208     agraffes@worldnet.att.net