Randy Potter School - Video Tape Return

[nathan at hammondpianoacoustics.com]

Dear Matthew:
It is my understanding that Randy does not return video 
tapes due to expence. It is fine to send video tapes if 
you only want a grade score, but if you are wanting your 
recording back you need to send it on Cassette Tape, CD, 
or DVD. Also you will have better luck talking to Kathleen 
in the office, than sending e-mail to Randy - Randy gets 
more e-mails than he has time to respond to.
I hope this information is helpful.
Regards,
Nathan H.

On Thu, 2 Aug 2007 15:56:55 -0700 (PDT)
  Matthew Todd <toddpianoworks at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 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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>{behavior:url(#default#VML);}                I am trying 
>to sell my Randy Potter course for more than +20% off the 
>retail, if anyone is interested, please email me 
>privately at doug at dougrenz.com to discuss and make an 
>offer.
>   
>  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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