sheldon smith replacement?

[Michael Jorgensen]

Hello James,
      It is very difficult for a technician, especially with a family, to move
to a strange city far away and start a business.  An anchor job with a
university, school, or store is generally required.  Most  highly qualified
persons are already well established and not willing to take the risks and
absorb the costs involved.  That doesn't mean we aren't interested.
     Perhaps you could line up enough tunings to cover expenses so that one
could fly to SFO and demonstrate their work.   The tech would need to come
many times until a large enough customer base is developed to merit giving up
ones position and relocating.   During the first flight one would surely worry
whether you and those tunings really exist and if they will ever cover the
airfare and lost time.

-Michael Jorgensen RPT




James Creasy wrote:

> hi all,
>
> sheldon smith took care of my pianos for the last 7 or so years here in the
> bay area, california.
>
> his death was a terrible shock to our community.  his abilities were
> rightfully legendary and personally he was one of the most wonderful and
> surprising people i have ever known.
>
> however a number of his former clients are starting to search for a new
> technician.
>
> i was curious if a master level technician would be attracted to the bay
> area considering the number of teachers and pianists that are looking for
> one.
>
> some of the excellent people that were working here seem to have retired or
> moved elsewhere, any recommendations are appreciated.
>
> thank you,
>
> -james creasy
> berkeley, ca