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[Richard Brekne]

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Farrell wrote:

>  "Oh come on...  a "world class rebuilder"  can pass the test...
> sheeshh you'd think we were referring to the bar exam or
> something..... " Not if he/she doesn't tune by ear......
>
> Terry... the tuning exam is plenty easy... it just isnt that
> hard... ear wise or not... If you cant manage that level of tuning
> you certainly shouldnt be taking money for tuning. (perhaps
> exception under an apprenticeship program where all the cards are
> on the table). As for the rebuilder argument you and others insist
> on.... I have no problem with them remaining associates... I never
> said anything to the contrary...I just said if you cant pass the
> exam you should not be taking money for working on pianos.... I
> didnt think it was neccessary to be soooooooo carefull as to have
> used the word "tune" instead of "work" in that regard. Besides...
> this is really a side issue that has more to do with how the PTG
> defines itself as a whole then the specifics of Davids origional
> posting.. and its a tough nut as well....In anycase..... any world
> class rebuilder would have no trouble at all aquiring the level of
> skill necessary to achieve a passing grade on the tuning part of
> the test.... so either way...
>
>
>  "Secondly we are talking about full service field techs..people
> who deal with all sides of basic service issues.."
> Are we? I thought we were talking about Associate members of PTG.
> Not all are full service field techs. If we restrict our topic to
> full service field techs, I would absolutely agree that achieving
> the skills necessary to pass the RPT exams should be pursued by
> all doing this kind of work. (I am doing that kind of work, and I
> am pursuing all those skills). Although, I do not believe one
> should need to achieve RPT status before charging for his/her
> services.
>
> Yes we were... (you responded to my response to davids origional
> post so I fail to see how we could be talking about something
> else....grin.) So we aggree more the you origionally suspected
> after all.. :) as I said.  As for your last comment here... if you
> new how bad a  tuning you have to execute to fail... I think you
> would think you twice about. Again.. the test is too easy. "How
> would you feel if you had just paid 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?"
> I think you will find that instructors at PTG lectures are very
> knowledgeable in their respective area of expertise - and do not
> stray far from that area......
>
> Grin.... and this (and what got snipped) answered my question ????
> I have been to conventions and lectures arranged by the PTG... I
> know they are good folks... that has nothing to do with what I
> asked.... now I KNOW you arent trying to tell my you'd feel good
> about being ripped off... :)
>
>
> Richard, I write all the above with a constructive spirit - just
> trying to discuss and understand. I trust you are there with me.
>
> I have no doubt we will hash it all out in the end and still end
> up buddies.....I like reading your thoughts and following your
> interests.... and its great fun bouncing ideas and meanings (even
> when we dissagree) off each other.
>   Terry Farrell
> Piano Tuning & Service
> Tampa, Florida
> mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com

BTW.... what browser are you useing... its hard to seperate my
replys from your comments..
--
Richard Brekne
RPT, N.P.T.F.
Bergen, Norway
mailto:rbrekne@broadpark.no


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