Educating Managers

[David Andersen]

>.it appears to me the
>>>piano technicians need to learn to speak a language that those in charge
>>can >understand ...
>
>   I agree, and found out long ago that that language is 
>attitude/time/money. 
> When the last-minute, emergency appointment is made, it is important to let 
>them know first off that you are being asked to perform in a compromised 
>situation, but your price is not. Then cheerfully plug yourself into the 
>scene and do the best that can be managed under the circumstances.   They 
>may 
>figure out later that a better venue for your work would allow a better 
>result, but what happens on stage, as the roadies are finishing rolling 
>things out (!), will be remembered more by your attitude than your tuning. 
>An 
>attitude of irritation just mucks up the vibes for the performance and will 
>have more effect on the event than a piano that is not perfect.  
>  Traveling musicians and the crew are accustomed to crisis management,  
>they 
>are accustomed to scheduling mishaps compromising the routine. They can 
>usually take that. What strikes them as unprofessional is someone getting 
>bent out of shape, over anything! 
> 
 >Show business isn't always like we like it, but attitude is as 
important as 
>anything else.  It isn't for everybody, but what is?

Great post, Ed.  This is true wisdom.  A professional is, in part, a 
person with a no-problem attitude.
Thsi is high;y attractive, and will lead to a lot of work in 
high-pressure situations, if you're also good at what you do.

I agree.  Attitude is huge.  Thanks, Ed.

David A.