<html><div style='background-color:'><DIV> <DIV> <DIV class=RTE><BR>On Aug 5, 2005, at 7:42 AM, nancy downs wrote:<BR><BR>><I> Hi,<BR></I>><I>  <BR></I>><I> I'm new here and trying to learn the art of piano tuning and some of <BR></I>><I> the "fixing" that goes along with it.  I have the Randy Potter video <BR></I>><I> course </I></DIV> <DIV class=RTE><EM></EM> </DIV> <DIV class=RTE>Hello Nancy and List,</DIV> <DIV class=RTE> </DIV> <DIV class=RTE>This seemed like a good time for me to introduce myself and say hello.  I've been monitoring this list for about 8 months and wanted to say thanks for all the excellent information, tips, suggestions and a few laughs.  While much of the info is beyond me at this point, I read it anyway, it will make sense eventually. </DIV> <DIV class=RTE> </DIV> <DIV class=RTE>I'm almost finished the Randy Potter course and, yes, it is a good program with lots of information, books, videos, etc, but I highly recommend getting a mentor.  Some things you just can't learn from a book or video and it's always nice to have another opinion.  I'm very fortunate to have Roger Jolly as my mentor.  Roger's time, knowledge, skills, contacts and friendship have been (and are still) invaluable.  Thank you Roger!  :-)</DIV> <DIV class=RTE> </DIV> <DIV class=RTE>Randy, apparently, is very busy and it takes quite some time to get your exams and tapes back.  Patience is definitely required.  Soon after starting the course I replaced the student hammer with a good one, which made a big difference.  I was able to "test drive" a few before buying and that helped alot in deciding what to buy.</DIV> <DIV class=RTE> </DIV> <DIV class=RTE>I really enjoy reading this list and if I ever have a silly rookie question I'll be sure to first"check the archives"!</DIV> <DIV class=RTE> </DIV> <DIV class=RTE>Good Luck Nancy and Thank you List,</DIV> <DIV class=RTE> </DIV> <DIV class=RTE>Norma Neufeld</DIV> <DIV class=RTE>Saskatoon, SK</DIV></DIV></DIV></div><br clear=all><hr>Powerful parental controls improve your peace of mind with <a href="http://g.msn.com/8HMBENCA/2755??PS=47575" target="_top">MSN Premium:</a> Join now and get the first two months FREE*</html>