The other piano technician group

[Annie Grieshop]

Well, there are three members listed for Iowa... and two of 'em are dead.
Apparently, the organization doesn't update its records very often.  I'd
guess there's not a lot of activity (other than collecting dues).  Nah, I'll
stick with the Guild.

Annie Grieshop

> -----Original Message-----
> From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org]On
> Behalf Of John Formsma
> Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2007 5:18 PM
> To: Pianotech List
> Subject: Re: The other piano technician group
>
>
> OK, went to the web site (www.masterpianotechnicians.org).  Kinda
> looks like one could become an immediate "Master" piano tech simply by
> paying annual dues.
>
> No tests? How does one prove his ability?
>
> JF
>
> On 6/17/07, Pianoman <pianoman at accessus.net> wrote:
> > 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
> >  (314) 608-4137   1526 Raspberry Lane   Arnold, MO 63010
> > Researcher of St. Louis Theatre History
> > BECOME WHAT YOU BELIEVE!
> > pianoman at accessus.net
> > Jimpianowood at yahoo.com
> > ----- 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.
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>