<html><div style='background-color:#ffffcc'><DIV style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffcc"> <DIV style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffcc"> <DIV class=RTE> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV> William E. Garlick AMIS RPT <DIR> <DIR> <DIR> <DIR> <DIR> <DIR> <DIR> OAKFIELD CROIT-E-CALEY, COLBY ISLE OF MAN </DIR></DIR></DIR></DIR></DIR>   March 4, 2006 To: Piano Technicians List College and University Technicians Hello to all, For many of you that may not know, I have retired from active duties in my cherished world of piano/musical instrument technology. You may note, from the address above, that I have made a major move from my long time residence in Blue Point, Long Island to the Isle of Man, something that took considerable effort, yet a dream I have finally come to realise. My reason for writing: Being a very strong advocate of continued education in the field of Piano Technology, from North Bennet Street School, Dowd Harpsichord, Steinway & Sons New York, to my private one-on-one classes in Blue Point, I now find myself in a quandary; How should I continue this very important training? Having been instrumental in the development of one of the worlds largest collections of historic and modern keyboard museums, with the Cantos Music Foundation in Calgary, Alberta, Canada , I had the pleasure of meeting Bob Moffatt.</DIR></DIR>                    During my two years plus in Calgary, Bob and I developed a very close rapport. Following is a brief account of his credentials: <DIR> <DIR> Bob was factory trained by Yamaha for one year in 1974, followed by a three year apprenticeship with Yamaha Canada. He then taught PianoTechnology with the Hal T. M. Lyne School of Piano Technology through Advanced Education and Manpower Canada. In 1985, after several months of intense training with Mr. Stephan Romeo, Head of the Rebuild Department, Steinway & Sons New York, Bob pursued a full time career in concert work, piano conservation, and restoration and rebuilding, which he maintains to this day. I believe that Bob's expertise in grand piano/harpsichord and forte piano regulation, voicing, and overall problem solving is second to none. Over the last while, I have recommended Bob at a private level, to continue where I left off. I wish to do so now publicly. Anyone wishing to further their skills in these areas,  I commend him to you. Bob can be reached at: Robert & Sons Piano 2323-Lincoln Dr. S.W. Calgary, Alberta Canada T3E 5G4 Tele. 403.243.0385 Fax. 403.243.6821 Email. <A href="mailto:Moffatt5@telus.net">Moffatt5@telus.net</A> I hope this finds you all well. Very Sincerely yours,</DIR></DIR>                     Bill </DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></div> <hr>Now you can search and browse smarter using the new <a href="http://g.msn.com/8HMBENUK/2752??PS=47575" target="_top">MSN Search Toolbar </a> including Windows Desktop Search!</html>