Randy Potter Course Response

[Matthew Todd]

Well, it's strange.  I had changed my e-mail address, and so I did a mass mailing to everyone in my address book, letting them know.  Among them was Randy's address.  Well, he actually responsed to that e-mail letting me know he got it!  And I have been resending the e-mail inquiring about re-taking his course, but no response.  So, like I said, it has been strange.
   
  Matthew

"Bear, Ginny" <GBear at peacehealth.org> wrote:
      I think Randy Potter's e-mail address has changed over the years.  If I were you I would get a current phone number off his website and give him a call.
   
  While you're there you could compare the e-mail address you've been using versus the one on the site.  I think he's redone his site in the last year or so, so you might see the problem right there.
   
  Good luck,
   
  Ginny Bear
  Seattle, WA
   
   
   -----Original Message-----
From: Matthew Todd [mailto:toddpianoworks at yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2007 3:57 PM
To: Pianotech List
Subject: RE: Piano Training Question


    Since we are on the subject of the Potter course, can someone please tell me they have had better luck with him than I have.
   
  I really have an honest desire to learn this trade, and I need to at least finish this course before I can think about getting apprenticed, but it seems that response time has been an issue of the school.  In fact, I have been waiting for my video tape to be returned to me containing tuning critiques and it has been three years.  That is where I have left off.
   
  I want to give this another chance, and I just want to start from the beginning, and I have e-mailed Randy several times to ask about starting over, but I have not gotten a response.
   
  What to do?
   
  Matthew

Doug Renz <doug at dougrenz.com> wrote:
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  I would like to not break it up in part, but sell it as a whole to someone who is desiring to learn the trade. I highly recommend the course also.
  
Thanks, Doug
   
      From: Michelle Smith [mailto:michelle at smithpianoservice.com] 
Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2007 5:33 PM
To: 'Pianotech List'
Subject: RE: Piano Training Question


   
  Thanks Paul.  I figured someone would chime in concerning the other schools.  I’m glad you did!
   
  Michelle
   
      
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  From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of PAULREVENKOJONES
Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2007 3:17 PM
To: Pianotech List
Subject: Re: Piano Training Question

   
    You might, Michelle, in the same breath, mention the Chicago School for Piano Technology . No self-interest involved. Geography might be an issue.

     

    Paul

     

      "If you want to know the truth, stop having opinions" (Chinese fortune cookie)


     

     

    In a message dated 08/02/07 14:21:05 Central Daylight Time, michelle at smithpianoservice.com writes:

      Evan, 
   
  I’ve also gone through the Potter course and attended the Bozeman class with Rob.  If you have the self discipline to get through all of the materials, you will have a good foundation from which to move forward.  Joining PTG is a must in my opinion.  
   
  Your original e-mail also mentioned schools.  If you have the time and resources, you might consider the North Bennett Street School in Boston.  Check out their website at nbss.org.
   
  Have a good one!
   
  Michelle Smith
  Smith Piano Service
  Bastrop, Texas
   
      
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  From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Rob Mitchell
Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2007 12:15 PM
To: 'Pianotech List'
Subject: RE: Piano Training Question

   
  Evan,
   
  I went through Randy Potter’s home study course last fall and I also attended his 1-week Advanced Training Seminar this last January in Bozeman, Montana.  I was an engineer by training and came at this as a career change opportunity with a modest musical background but no experience in piano tuning or repair.  
   
  I would give both of Randy’s courses a strong recommendation.  As with any home study course, you need to be diligent about working through the texts, videos and tests.  I think I averaged about 20 – 30 hours / week and it took me 5 months to finish the course.  If you can afford it, I’d encourage you to purchase the entire course at once (I think Randy still gives the option to purchase in installments).  I found it very helpful to have everything there from the beginning.  
   
  Good luck,
   
  Rob
   

     



    
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