[pianotech] Is this the work of an RPT?

[Duaine Hechler]

On 08/31/2011 10:18 PM, Tom Rhea, Jr. wrote:
> <snip>
>
> To those that see little or no value in moving beyond Associate status I can
> only encourage you to earn your RPT and join the ranks of those who have
> earned their designation.  I earned professional designations in the IT
> industry and they helped immensely while I performed in that field.  A RPT
> designation is recognized in this industry as indicative of a person's
> commitment, training and devotion to our craft.  With perseverance, I, too,
> hope to join you soon.
>
> Thanks for listening.
>
> Tom Rhea
> Rhea Piano Service
> Norfolk, VA

This is a good - and - bad example of comparison.

If a customer finds and uses a reputable piano tech, does a reputable job (unlike the previous photos) - and - they are 
happy with them - and - he/she is an Associate - in my book - who cares.

Again, if two people are hired to do the same job on two different pianos - one is an Associate and the other is an RPT 
- both do an excellent job - and - both customers are happy - should there be a difference in the - customers' - respect ?

Yes, if the customer knows what an RPT is - and - NO, if the customer has no Idea what an RPT is

Plus, it's the customers' right and prerogative, if they want to - only - hire an RPT.

Now on the flip side, the IT industry has just about forced the issue of being "certified" to even - get - a job.

Again, as I stated many times before, RPT status - is - not - going to help - much - when one is an antique player piano 
restorer - and - an antique pump organ restorer.

Also, again, as many have stated before, an electronic tuned piano can and do sound just as good as an aural tuned piano.

Furthermore, if a person likes a certain way a piano is tuned - an electronically tuned piano - can - be - tuned - e x a 
c t l y - the same way forever.

So, get off my back - and - move on .........
Duaine

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