voicing learning curve

[Avery]

Hi Ed,

Since one "can" do a lot of damage if they don't know what they're 
doing, my advice (besides going to conventions
and taking the voicing classes), is to find a good local tech to 
teach/guide you. Be prepared to pay! :-) It's still
cheaper than buying a new set of hammers!

Avery Todd
University of Houston

At 03:10 PM 2/5/2007, you wrote:
>Hello,
>
>I'm looking for some voicing advice (mentoring). I'm two years into 
>learning the piano trade and have learned a great deal already in 
>the realm of tuning, regulating and repairing (though I know there's 
>MUCH more to learn). I've found that most skills are pretty straight 
>foward, they just take a little doing to get the hang of.
>
>Voicing, on the other hand, seems to me to be the most nuanced skill 
>of them all. I'm a bit intimidated by it. There are so many 
>techniques that I have read about. I'm sure most of them have merit, 
>but none of them mean anything if the technician has not developed a 
>fine ear for tonal quality and characterstics, and the subtle 
>changes that can be achieved by manipulating the hammers.
>
>I'm intereted in hearing any thoughts on how one develops this 
>skill. I'm less interested in specific techniques. I'm more looking 
>for insight into the process of learning to be a quality voicing 
>technician. Possibly some some stories from your own voicing learning process.
>
>Any thoughts would be appreciated.
>Thanks,
>Ed
>
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