Jeannie, I like your "just brainstorming"! It seems with the changes in the economy it is becoming essential that the different parts of the piano industry find a way to work together and support each other. Someone said on one of these lists that one of the manufacturers lost 300 dealerships this year. That adds up to LOTS of pianos not sold, and even more tunings that don't need to be done over the coming years. And, that's only one manufacturer. Diane Hofstetter Jeannie said: In fact, I had to turn down one of the Steinway sessions one year because I couldn't afford it. I think it would be a mistake to make it so pricey that even less people could attend. Manufacturer's classes at Conventions and Regional Conferences can be documented. Paying a small fee and pre-registering for such a class, or series of classes might be doable for many. In the past I've been willing to pay $50 or $60 for a special class and might even consider paying more if it would save me the hotel and airfare of going to another facility. Attendees could be given some sort of certificate to attest to the fact that they were there. Instructors could actually give feedback as to whether the student was on the right track or needed some additional training. This certificate could be requested by dealers if the manufacturers expected them to use such accredited technicians. Just brain storming... jeannie Diane Hofstetter
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