<HTML xmlns:v = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" xmlns:w = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" xmlns:st1 = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"><HEAD> <META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=utf-8"> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.3132" name=GENERATOR></HEAD> <BODY style="FONT-SIZE: x-small; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent"> <DIV>You might, Michelle, in the same breath, mention the Chicago School for Piano Technology <IMG alt=:-) hspace=5 src="cid:b560208b.d69d.4bd8.aa41.cf979826fff5" smiley="yes" unselectable="on">. No self-interest involved. Geography might be an issue.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Paul</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> <DIV>"If you want to know the truth, stop having opinions" (Chinese fortune cookie)</DIV></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>In a message dated 08/02/07 14:21:05 Central Daylight Time, michelle@smithpianoservice.com writes:</DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: blue 2px solid"> <DIV> <STYLE type=text/css> .aolmailheader {font-size:8pt; color:black; font-family:Arial} a.aolmailheader:link {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal} a.aolmailheader:visited {color:magenta; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal} a.aolmailheader:active {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal} a.aolmailheader:hover {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal} </STYLE> <META content="Microsoft Word 11 (filtered medium)" name=Generator> <STYLE> v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} </STYLE> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PlaceType"></o:SmartTagType> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PlaceName"></o:SmartTagType><o:SmartTagType namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="State"></o:SmartTagType><o:SmartTagType namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="City"></o:SmartTagType><o:SmartTagType namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"></o:SmartTagType><o:SmartTagType namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PersonName"></o:SmartTagType> <STYLE> st1\:*{behavior:url(#default#ieooui) } </STYLE> <STYLE>  </STYLE> <DIV class=Section1> Evan, <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> I’ve also gone through the Potter course and attended the <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Bozeman</st1:place></st1:City> class with Rob.  If you have the self discipline to get through all of the materials, you will have a good foundation from which to move forward.  Joining PTG is a must in my opinion.  <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Your original e-mail also mentioned schools.  If you have the time and resources, you might consider the <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">North</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Bennett</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Street</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">School</st1:PlaceType> in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Boston</st1:place></st1:City>.  Check out their website at nbss.org.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Have a good one!<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Michelle Smith<o:p></o:p> Smith Piano Service<o:p></o:p> <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Bastrop</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">Texas</st1:State></st1:place><o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center> <HR tabIndex=-1 align=center width="100%" SIZE=2> </DIV> From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of Rob Mitchell Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2007 12:15 PM To: '<st1:PersonName w:st="on">Pianotech List</st1:PersonName>' Subject: RE: Piano Training Question<o:p></o:p></DIV> <o:p> </o:p> Evan,<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> I went through Randy Potter’s home study course last fall and I also attended his 1-week Advanced Training Seminar this last January in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Bozeman</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">Montana</st1:State></st1:place>.  I was an engineer by training and came at this as a career change opportunity with a modest musical background but no experience in piano tuning or repair.  <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> I would give both of Randy’s courses a strong recommendation.  As with any home study course, you need to be diligent about working through the texts, videos and tests.  I think I averaged about 20 – 30 hours / week and it took me 5 months to finish the course.  If you can afford it, I’d encourage you to purchase the entire course at once (I think Randy still gives the option to purchase in installments).  I found it very helpful to have everything there from the beginning.  <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Good luck,<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Rob<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p></DIV></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE> <DIV> </DIV></BODY></HTML>