Tuning charges - Was: Re: close enough>?? (long)

[Dave Smith]

Paul, can you elaborate on what you have found?

Dave Smith
SW FL
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From: "Paul Chick (EarthLink)" <tune4@earthlink.net>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2003 10:50 AM
Subject: Re: Tuning charges - Was: Re: close enough>?? (long)


>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David M. Porritt" <dm.porritt@verizon.net>
> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Sent: Saturday, January 25, 2003 10:45 AM
> Subject: Re: Tuning charges - Was: Re: close enough>?? (long)
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>
> > Conrad:
> > I also kind of resent the "I'm slow and through, and anyone faster
> > than me is a hack" sentiment I see here.
> >
> > dave
> Dave
> I had been a 1.5 hour tuning tuner, averaging 5 calls a day. Not any more.
> I've spent some time studying tuning techniques and found most tuners
> following very similar patterns in their work.  Only a few had new
> approaches. The objective was to become more efficient, not necessarily
move
> faster.  I took new methods and standard practices and applied them to new
> patterns.  Tuning times are now about 40-50 minutes, pitch corrections
about
> 7-10 minutes.  Now those 5,  1.5 hour calls include travel time, petting
the
> dog, greeting the children and an occasional cup of coffee. Acceptions
> occur, but better time management and adjusted fees compensate.  I'm less
> stressed during the day, and less tired by days end.   This has brought me
> to be keenly aware of tuning techniques and how I can improve.  My
> admiration and attention is to those who tune in an hour or less.
>
> Paul Chick
>
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