Piano Training Question

[Geoff Sykes]

Hi Steve --
 
Having taken the Potter course myself, (I completed it about three years
ago), I can say from experience that his response times are, indeed, slow. I
received my first tape back in an acceptably short time, but subsequent
tapes took longer and longer. Written materials were returned in a very
timely manner. But in order to keep my progress moving along with the taped
assignments I first had success with emails. When returns slowed again I
resorted to phone call's. It took both of those plus two written letters to
get my final tape back. When it did come back his comments were helpful and
indicated he had spent time with the tape. So, for this, I'm grateful. But
just the same...
 
-- Geoff Sykes
-- Los Angeles
 
 
 

-----Original Message-----
From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Steve Blasyak
Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 7:51 AM
To: Pianotech List
Subject: RE: Piano Training Question


Hey Now,
 
I'm not sure if 3 years was a typo, if it is not perhaps a refund is in
order.
 
Steve
 
pura vida
 
 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Matthew Todd <mailto:toddpianoworks at yahoo.com>  
To: Pianotech List <mailto:pianotech at ptg.org> 
Sent: 8/2/2007 3:56:55 PM 
Subject: RE: Piano Training Question


Since we are on the subject of the Potter course, can someone please tell me
they have had better luck with him than I have.
 
I really have an honest desire to learn this trade, and I need to at least
finish this course before I can think about getting apprenticed, but it
seems that response time has been an issue of the school.  In fact, I have
been waiting for my video tape to be returned to me containing tuning
critiques and it has been three years.  That is where I have left off.
 
I want to give this another chance, and I just want to start from the
beginning, and I have e-mailed Randy several times to ask about starting
over, but I have not gotten a response.
 
What to do?
 
Matthew

Doug Renz <doug at dougrenz.com> wrote:

I am trying to sell my Randy Potter course for more than +20% off the
retail, if anyone is interested, please email me privately at
doug at dougrenz.com to discuss and make an offer.
 
I would like to not break it up in part, but sell it as a whole to someone
who is desiring to learn the trade. I highly recommend the course also.

Thanks, Doug
 
From: Michelle Smith [mailto:michelle at smithpianoservice.com] 
Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2007 5:33 PM
To: 'Pianotech List'
Subject: RE: Piano Training Question
 
Thanks Paul.  I figured someone would chime in concerning the other schools.
I'm glad you did!
 
Michelle
 

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of PAULREVENKOJONES
Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2007 3:17 PM
To: Pianotech List
Subject: Re: Piano Training Question
 
You might, Michelle, in the same breath, mention the Chicago School for
Piano Technology :-). No self-interest involved. Geography might be an
issue.
 
Paul
 
"If you want to know the truth, stop having opinions" (Chinese fortune
cookie)
 
 
In a message dated 08/02/07 14:21:05 Central Daylight Time,
michelle at smithpianoservice.com writes:

Evan, 
 
I've also gone through the Potter course and attended the Bozeman class with
Rob.  If you have the self discipline to get through all of the materials,
you will have a good foundation from which to move forward.  Joining PTG is
a must in my opinion.  
 
Your original e-mail also mentioned schools.  If you have the time and
resources, you might consider the North Bennett Street School in Boston.
Check out their website at nbss.org.
 
Have a good one!
 
Michelle Smith
Smith Piano Service
Bastrop, Texas
 

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Rob Mitchell
Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2007 12:15 PM
To: 'Pianotech List'
Subject: RE: Piano Training Question
 
Evan,
 
I went through Randy Potter's home study course last fall and I also
attended his 1-week Advanced Training Seminar this last January in Bozeman,
Montana.  I was an engineer by training and came at this as a career change
opportunity with a modest musical background but no experience in piano
tuning or repair.  
 
I would give both of Randy's courses a strong recommendation.  As with any
home study course, you need to be diligent about working through the texts,
videos and tests.  I think I averaged about 20 - 30 hours / week and it took
me 5 months to finish the course.  If you can afford it, I'd encourage you
to purchase the entire course at once (I think Randy still gives the option
to purchase in installments).  I found it very helpful to have everything
there from the beginning.  
 
Good luck,
 
Rob
 

 




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