I agree with Jim, but would want to emphasize the word "knowledgeable" in method #2. Unfortunately it will be difficult for the new technician to evaluate the expertise of the experienced tech. At a minimum, you would want a number of referrals. Be careful, all skill levels are out there - included among them are shifty former used car salesmen! Terry Farrell ----- Original Message ----- From: <JIMRPT@AOL.COM> To: <pianotech@ptg.org> Cc: <Juliaeux@AOL.COM> Sent: Friday, August 02, 2002 8:15 AM Subject: Re: school or home course > > In a message dated 01/08/02 10:59:40 PM, Juliaeux@AOL.COM writes: > > << How much can one learn from a home mail order course in piano tuning and > technology? Is attending a school better than a mail order course? ....or > over time would I learn the same things just getting on the job experience? > >> > > Julie; > Without a doubt the quickest and best way to establish a foundation of > knowledge and skills is to attend a school such as North Bennet Street. > However that is not the only viable method. > In my opinion the rankings of options would be: > 1. Schooling in residence. > 2. Apprenticing with a knowledgable tech/store. > 3. Correspondence course. > or some combination of the choices. > > An important thing, no matter the choice you make, is to have someone(or > several someones) whom you can call on for advice/help/encouragement. This > can be through association with a local tech or as a member of the local PTG > chapter. > Good Luck! > Jim Bryant (FL)
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