<html> <body> David A - First, too many Davids on this thread. Second, I sent my last post on this subject just before seeing yours. I don't think anyone is disagreeing on the necessity of a practical approach to the conditions we work in, nor the need to deal with people in a mature, respectful manner.  Nor do I dispute the mind's ability to adapt and focus in adverse conditions.  I said "is stressful", you say "can be stressful".  My point (I think) is, what environment would you choose to work, in?  If you actually do your best work with background noise (a radio playing, perhaps), there is no point in discussing how to go about creating a quite environment. On the other hand, if a particular piano is, in and of itself, difficult, why should I be expected to play mind games with myself in order to avoid the, possibly unsuccessful personal interaction, required to establish the space I need / want to work?  Lastly, I don't think I've said anything to reflect less than an open mind, or,  Who are you calling defensive! ?  David Skolnik At 04:53 PM 11/13/2004 -0800, you wrote: <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite>> Trying to tune aurally through noise is > stressful. Actually, CAN be stressful.  Or can be a cool challenge, a focusing device. > Do you mean to say that expecting a quiet environment to tune > makes one a Prima Dona? If you've made every effort not to intimidate, "bad-vibe," or show anger to the people who are making noise, and instead approach them with respect and explain why you want what you want.  If that doesn't work, you just keep moving, and tune through. Oddly some of my best, strongest aural tunings have been at the NAMM show, or on stage with a LOT o' noise. It's all in your head, mate.   >If that is your drift, I would take issue with > such a contention. Okay, but listen to the responses with an open mind. _______________________________________________ pianotech list info: <a href="https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives" eudora="autourl">https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives</a></blockquote></body> </html>