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<DIV>Phil,</DIV>
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<DIV>I definitely believe you're on the right track about your schedule. I
became the pianist that I was for one very simple reason: I practiced in
the morning, every morning from 4:30 to 7:30 so that I would be free after
school. That schedule has continued to serve me well; how many calls do
you get to tune pianos before, say, 9:30? Like the Army ad, "We accomplish
more before 8:00 than most people do all day." It's perfect - quiet, head
clear and, for phased jobs (glue drying, etc.) you can come back later that day
for the final touches.</DIV>
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<DIV>About your shop location - sometimes it can be dangerous simply because you
can go to work any time you want, 24/7 if you want and some people are like
that. Give Ruth the key to your shop, she's the
foreman!</DIV></DIV></BODY></HTML>