In a message dated 8/16/99 7:33:29 PM Pacific Daylight Time, you write: << How do I "feel" about being RPT? Like I jumped through the proper hoops. >> Dear Les, I hope you will accept my congratulations as well. You are absolutely right in thinking that you have reached the point where you can put into perspective your next goals. I strongly suggest that you get into the rebuilding end of the profession to some degree, at least for a while. You may find that this is what you really like and pursue that end of the business but if the normal tuning and servicing of pianos which are in good shape is the end of the business you'd rather be in, the rebuilding experience will give the skills and the background to be a thoroughly experienced, knowledgeable and capable technician in every instance. Years of consistent application of learned techniques count for a great deal. You can learn all of the ideas and techniques you need to know by attending any and all PTG Regional Seminars that you can physically make it to, attend the Annual Convention every time, no matter what, read the PTG Journal every month, cover to cover, attend every local Chapter meeting and give your own technical, continue contributing to this List, asking questions and answering them and to seek out the opportunity to take piano factory tours and get invited to seminars that the manufacturers give such as the Yamaha "Little Red Schoolhouse" and the two very excellent Steinway programs. I wish you the best of luck and courage. Bill Bremmer RPT
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