[pianotech] Laroy Edwards and Dale Erwin teem teach at Erwins piano rest. Sat the 18th

[Laura Olsen]

Wow.  What an opportunity.  Sounds like a great meeting.  I'd love to attend!
Have fun.

Laura Olsen
Barrington, IL



On Aug 9, 2012, at 9:51 PM, Dale Erwin wrote:

> Just in case anyone's in the area...come on down
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> Dale Erwin R.P.T.
> Erwin's Piano Restoration Inc.
> Mason & Hamlin/Steinway/U.S. pianos
> www.Erwinspiano.com
> Phone: 209-577-8397
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> Hello everyone,
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> On August 18th The Fresno and Modesto PTG chapters will be having a special combined meeting. This will be a wonderful opportunity for our chapters to get to know each other better and to be instructed by two very skilled RPT’s Dale Erwin and LaRoy Edwards.
>  
> LaRoy Edwards of the Fresno chapter will teach his ever popular class on "After touch", with a few items thrown in on tips and techniques to make grand action regulation a bit easier and more accurate.
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> His presentation is based on the many years as one of the primary developers and instructors of the Little Red Schoolhouse program taught by Yamaha for the last 41 years.  I personally learned how to regulate grands effectively from LaRoy.
> LaRoy has a wonderful way of making complex comprehensive subjects comprehensible in his usual humble and concise style.  His class time will be approx. 1 1/2 hours.
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> Dale Erwin of the Modesto chapter will present 1 1/2 hours....or so... on,” Action ratios, Hammer weights and Regulation."
> You ask...and how will that help me? 
> This presentation is based on a class presented at West-pac Utah in February. 
> We'll explore how hammer weight and key leverage affect everything we perceive and adjust in the grand piano action. This should dovetail with Laroys class nicely. Right Laroy?
> A power point presentation helps make practical up close and personal hands on examples.
> Using information from both classes should help you better serve your clients and your income earning potential.
> 
> The Fresno chapter have expressed an interest as to how the re-introduction of the famous Weickert felt occurred and what this is all about. The opportunity to hear and play at least 1 Steinway B with Weickert hammers will be made available. 
> It’s a lot to pack in to a short time but it should be time well spent. I am looking forward for our two chapters to get to know each other. Please... feel free to invite folks from other chapters. 
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> No Cost for attending.
> Where: Erwin’s Piano Restoration: 
> At: 4721 Parker rd. 
> Modesto, CA 95357
> 209-577-8397
> 
> Please R.S.V.P. to Dale Erwin or Larry Obrey if possible for a lunch head count. 
> Plenty of Parking.
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> Starting at 10 am Sharp!! August 18th. Lunch at 12 ish. provided by both Chapters.
> 2nd half resumes 1:30. Done by 3:30.
> Plenty of air conditioning.
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> Hi All
>   The Joint Fresno /Modesto chapter meeting is about a week 
>  (Sat the 18 th) away and So far we have about 20 folks signed up and more calling in from the other chapters. Some from Santa Clara, Santa Cruz possibly Sac. and Golden Gate. I kind of expect 30 ish people. Hey ...Bring a friend!
>  Should be a fun time. Lots of air conditioning if its hot. It will be hot!
>   Donated piano tools that will be given away as well as a couple door prizes donated by the Erwin crew
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