Dear List, Is it possible that there can be a problem with the piano and yet not blame the technician? Suppose that the governing body (Concert Hall, etc.) is short-sighted and tight with the checkbook, and the budget is inadequate? Suppose that the only work the piano gets is tuning, because if extra service is performed, the technician is essentially donating their time without reimbursement? Suppose that the piano needs the extra work and the technician doesn't convey this need to the holder of the checkbook in such a way as to convince them to pay for proper service? Suppose the technician does explain the need properly and the person in charge agrees on the need for extra service, but there still is no budget? Suppose that the work is agreed on and the budget is available, yet there is no time to properly set-up the piano because of scheduling conflicts, rehearsal times, lots of performances, etc.? Suppose that there is plenty of time for preparing the piano, and the budget is available, but the performer doesn't have time to meet with the technician to express need for any changes if desired? Just more fuel for the fire. David Vanderhoofven (full of questions but no answers)
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