The other piano technician group

[Pianoman]

Hi,
There are no tests, only ambition to be the best.
James
James Grebe   Piano Tuning & Repair   Member of Master Piano Technicians.
Registered Piano Technician of the Piano Technicians Guild for over 30 
years.   "Member of the Year" in 1989
Creator of Handsome Hardwood Caster Cups, Piano Benches, Writing 
Instruments,Table Timepieces
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: <pianotune05 at comcast.net>
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2007 1:19 PM
Subject: The other piano technician group


> Hey guys, and Happy Father's day to all the other dads out there.  I 
> wasn't aware of another piano technician's organization.  I heard of one 
> for the blind and vision impaired in England which by the way when I 
> contacted them I believe  my e-mail came back. So I'm guessing that one 
> for the blind doesn't even exist any longer.  It would be nice if they had 
> one for us.
>
> Does this other organization test piano techs before them move up to MPT? 
> Is the testing the same in level of requirements?
> Marshall
> ps. so far things look goof for me to attend the Piano Hospital in 
> September.  I guess I'll learn how to doctor up a piano when I'm finished 
> the course.
>