[pianotech] rates for new techician

[Zoe Sandell]

Thanks everyone,

I am looking to take my PTG exams soonish- (still working on perfecting the
temperament!) I am working/apprenticing 4 days week as an assistant
technician at the local Conservatory of music.  It is an incredible
experience- with tons of pianos to tune and work on
I agree with the quality- I wouldn't sell a tuning job if I am not confident
about it- so why would I charge a lot less... 
It is very interesting to me that there is pretty much a consensus that
clients wanting cheap prices- are not loyal, nor interested in quality work-
great advice- thanks again


Zoe



-----Original Message-----
From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of David Stocker
Sent: October 10, 2010 2:01 PM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] rates for new techician

Zoe,

I think it is common practice for new techs to charge less, but not smart 
practice. You might even get a tuning or two more in the first year if you 
do. You will not get enough extra customers to make up for charging less.

I think you want to feel confident you can accomplish a solid tuning before 
you sell one. In the most basic sense, that is what you are selling. If it 
takes you longer, so be it. Sell quality, charge what you have to charge in 
order to deliver it.

David Stocker, RPT
Tumwater, WA


--------------------------------------------------
From: "Zoe Sandell" <yiddishtangofever at shaw.ca>
Sent: Sunday, October 10, 2010 12:16
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Subject: [pianotech] rates for new techician

> Hello
>
> I am wondering if it is general practice for a technician starting out 
> (like
> myself) to charge slightly less because I do not have the same years of
> experience.
>
> Ideas?
>
> Thanks
> Zoe
>
>