Associate to associate

[Richard Brekne]

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Farrell wrote:

> I've never joined in the foray on these types of topics, but I am
> curious about one point: Richard, with reference to "anyone who
> can not pass the RPT test has no business accepting money to work
> on someone's piano. Period." Are you really saying that a
> world-class rebuilder that does not tune pianos should not work on
> someone's piano for pay?
>
> Oh come on...  a "world class rebuilder"  can pass the test...
> sheeshh you'd think we were refering to the bar exam or
> something.....
>
> Secondly we are talking about full service field techs..people who
> deal with all sides of basic service issues.
>
>
> I could run off a few names of very prominent and highly respected
> Associate members of PTG that are very skilled at what they do and
> regularly lecture at PTG Annual Conventions (because they are
> good!).
>
> As I have said... this in no way changes the fact that if they can
> not pass the test they have no buisness accepting pay for working
> on pianos. There is no conflict in these two statements Terry. But
> to put a point on it...grin... How would you feel if you had just
> payed 150 dollars to attend a lecture from somebody, and then
> found out a couple days later (by what ever fashion) the guy had
> absolutely no idea what he was talking about ?
>   Come on Richard, broaden your horizons. I am a licensed
> Professional Geologist in the state of Florida. I had to take a
> day-long test to get my license. It was a good thing to do, just
> as I agree with most that it is a good learning experience to get
> your RPT thing. Maybe I will someday if I ever figure out how to
> tune by ear good enough.
>  Well, enough is enough. I usually enjoy your posts quite a bit,
> but this one seemed to me to be a bit narrow minded. Be kind to
> me. ;-)
>
>
> I see no need to personalize this discussion. I think it would be
> best if people avoided calling each other narrow minded or
> suggesting they need to broaden horizons... grin.. especially when
> we probably aggree wayyyyyy more then you might at the moment
> think.... re-read closely what I wrote and I think you will see I
> have said nothing controversial at all.
>   Terry Farrell
> Piano Tuning & Service
> Tampa, Florida
> mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com
>
>      ----- Original Message -----
>      From: Richard Brekne
>      To: pianotech@ptg.org
>      Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2001 6:15 PM
>      Subject: Re: Associate to associate
>       You certainly will get a lot of  differeing replys to
>      this kind of posting. I encourage you regardless to
>      persue your RPT status. I would also simply say in the
>      face of all the notes that totally and out of hand
>      simply ridicule your views... that anyone who can not
>      pass the RPT test has no buisness accepting money to
>      work on someones piano. Period. The test is simply too
>      easy as it is.
>
>      I would also like to point out that if there has been
>      too much "associate bashing" in the past... the present
>      is beginning to wear thin on "RPT ridiculing". The goal
>      to attain RPT status is a fine one and honorable one.
>
>      Finnally, in contrast to some of my colleagues on this
>      list, I find nothing about your posting that is
>      "garbaged" or "prejudiced". You shared your view points
>      in a matter of factly way, and deserved to be treated
>      with respect in replies. We dont have to all aggree, but
>      we can disaggree with out being rude.
>
>      btw..how does one insure one knows the "tone" of an
>      email.....shheeeshh.
>
>

--
Richard Brekne
RPT, N.P.T.F.
Bergen, Norway
mailto:rbrekne@broadpark.no


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