there's NO business like NO business

Tvak@aol.com Tvak@aol.com
Mon, 12 Apr 2004 08:28:46 EDT


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In a message dated 4/11/04 6:54:54 PM, tomtuner@comcast.net writes:


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> Floor tuning, troubleshooting .In home service.etc.
>  =C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 The pa=
y is less than the work you=E2=80=99ll generate on your own but it
> =E2=80=99s better than staring at the phone.
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ly, buy an old upright.
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I do all that.   Right now I've got a Steinway V which I have completely=20
rebuilt.   New strings, new hammers, butts, wippens, damper felts.   Hours o=
f=20
regulation and it will be good to go.   I do two to five pianos a year.   I'=
ve=20
worked at two different dealers here in town, although right now I'm not=20
affiliated with anyone.=20

I do appreciate the empathy, support, and advice.   There are places, there=20
have to be, where there are more tuners than needed.   I may be in one of th=
ose=20
areas.   It's possible.  =20

Meanwhile, I've been called to conduct another musical at a local theater,=20
something I used to do full time.   I still get one or two calls a year and=20
always turn them down.   But this time, I can't say no.   That'll keep me bu=
$y for=20
about three months.   And once we get past rehearsal, tuning will be mad=20
money!

Tom Sivak
Chicago



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