What is the best way to become a Piano Technician?

[Michael Bloom]

Hi,

I have been looking out on the net and reading this list for a while.  I 
also have a book "Piano Tuning - a simple and accurate method for 
amateurs".  I have read through it and have done some regulation on my own 
piano and been looking at other pianos to see if I could figure out what 
was wrong. (Haven't changed anyone else's yet though).

I was wondering what the best way to continue learning how to do tuning, 
regulation and voicing, etc.  I live in Montana and there are no schools 
that I could go to in order to learn.  I am also confused about the 
certification process and what the final goal should be.

Any direction you could give me would be very greatly appreciated.

thanks,
michael bloom
Missoula, MT
michael.bloom@umontana.edu