sheldon smith replacement?

[Michael Jorgensen]

David,
     No, I do not hold the title "Master Piano Technician".  Please forgive any
confusion as I had no intent to give myself that title.   Mr. Creasys' post
included the words "Master level technicians" which i interpreted to be a reference
to master craftsman or to highly qualified technicians.  "Highly Qualified
Persons"  is where I shamefully included myself by using the word "we" which I hope
you will forgive, as that was prideful and arrogant.
-Mike Jorgensen RPT


> Michael,
>
> I take it you are a "Master Piano Technician"?
>
> David Ilvedson, RPT
>
> Date sent:              Thu, 07 Oct 1999 13:11:03 -0400
> From:                   Michael Jorgensen <Michael.Jorgensen@cmich.edu>
> To:                     pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject:                Re: sheldon smith replacement?
> Send reply to:          pianotech@ptg.org
>
> > 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
> >
> >
>
> David Ilvedson, RPT
> Pacifica, CA
> ilvey@jps.net