The other piano technician group

[Frank Emerson]

In this organization, one proves his abilities by counting the number of
classes attended at their conventions.  They offer Bachelor's and Master's
degrees solely on this basis.  Having really earned both degrees, I have no
interest in such gratuitous "degrees."  I was a member for a year, until I
learned what a farce it was.

Frank Emerson


> [Original Message]
> From: John Formsma <formsma at gmail.com>
> To: Pianotech List <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Date: 6/17/2007 6:18:22 PM
> Subject: Re: The other piano technician group
>
> OK, went to the web site (www.masterpianotechnicians.org).  Kinda
> looks like one could become an immediate "Master" piano tech simply by
> paying annual dues.
>
> No tests? How does one prove his ability?
>
> JF
>
> On 6/17/07, Pianoman <pianoman at accessus.net> wrote:
> > Hi,
> > There are no tests, only ambition to be the best.
> > James
> > James Grebe   Piano Tuning & Repair   Member of Master Piano
Technicians.
> > Registered Piano Technician of the Piano Technicians Guild for over 30
> > years.   "Member of the Year" in 1989
> > Creator of Handsome Hardwood Caster Cups, Piano Benches, Writing
> > Instruments,Table Timepieces
> >  (314) 608-4137   1526 Raspberry Lane   Arnold, MO 63010
> > Researcher of St. Louis Theatre History
> > BECOME WHAT YOU BELIEVE!
> > pianoman at accessus.net
> > Jimpianowood at yahoo.com
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <pianotune05 at comcast.net>
> > To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
> > Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2007 1:19 PM
> > Subject: The other piano technician group
> >
> >
> > > Hey guys, and Happy Father's day to all the other dads out there.  I
> > > wasn't aware of another piano technician's organization.  I heard of
one
> > > for the blind and vision impaired in England which by the way when I
> > > contacted them I believe  my e-mail came back. So I'm guessing that
one
> > > for the blind doesn't even exist any longer.  It would be nice if
they had
> > > one for us.
> > >
> > > Does this other organization test piano techs before them move up to
MPT?
> > > Is the testing the same in level of requirements?
> > > Marshall
> > > ps. so far things look goof for me to attend the Piano Hospital in
> > > September.  I guess I'll learn how to doctor up a piano when I'm
finished
> > > the course.
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>