RPT Tests, An Observation

[Alan Barnard]

Maggie said: "I agree it shouldn't be "easy" to become an RPT, and I
believe I eventually will.  If others feel the above things are a "barrier"
that would justify my removal...I don't know...  Being removed from the PTG
wouldn't stop me from tuning; it would only slow my already slow (but
steady) education down, and it would take me even longer to get to the
tests."

To which I squeak: Yipes. I didn't say anything about removing anybody from
the organization, just removing any non-skill/knowledge-related barriers
that might be hindering people from becoming an RPT. That's all.

I'm sorry my writing was so misunderstood. I guess If I'd written the
Declaration of Independence, King George would have thought it was a
birthday greeting!  :-]

Alan Barnard
Salem, Missouri


> [Original Message]
> From: Maggie Jusiel <mags@magsmusic.net>
> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Date: 08/01/2005 4:15:24 PM
> Subject: Re: RPT Tests, An Observation
>
> I don't know about everyone else, but I can easily tell you why I'm not
> going to take the RPT test within the next couple of years.
>
> Although I will continue to learn, and plan to take the test when I am
> ready, I am not in a rush because I have another priority in my
> life/carreer.  I love tuning, and want to keep doing it, but teaching
> private lessons is definitely a first in my life.  It must be important to
> me, because I would make so much more money if I gave it up and only
> focused on tuning.  Because I have to put so many hours into practice,
> arranging music, and writing individual etudes, there is not much time
> left for studying.  I won't take the tests unless I can study first.  I
> also want to get a masters degree in woodwind pedegogy, but by the time
> I'm ready for that, I'll probably be ready for the RPT exam.  ;)
>
> I agree it shouldn't be "easy" to become an RPT, and I believe I
> eventually will.  If others feel the above things are a "barrier" that
> would justify my removal...I don't know...  Being removed from the PTG
> wouldn't stop me from tuning; it would only slow my already slow (but
> steady) education down, and it would take me even longer to get to the
> tests.
>
> I am grateful for the opportunity to tune; I can't make it on lessons
> alone.  I am grateful for the opportunity to be a member of this
> organization, and I am grateful for the things I have already learned. 
> THANK YOU ALL!!!
>
> We are living in a fast paced world today, and we all have less time.  I
> have a feeling that's the bottom line.  TIME!  Also, for some, there may
> be no motivation to become an RPT, because one can work without the title.
>  I realize this is not a healthy statement, but it may be true.
>
> Bottom line, it's a time issue, IMHO.  Anyone agree or disagree?
>
> -mags
>
>
> PS - I just saw this post...
>
> > Joe,
> > I have more spare time than anyone else around here, so I started a
weekly
> > training class using the PACE series lessons.
> > Warren
>
>
> That is awsome!  If there were a class near me like that I could go to, I
> would go!
>
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