Are you interested in being a piano technician?
Goal for this session:
Acquaint yourself with the piano, be able to identify its parts, complete the first tuning and learn tuning service procedure. Learn hands-on training of the basics from our professional (Paul Rea) to get the skills you need to get started as a piano technician.
We will supply tuning equipment and basic regulation tools.
Tuition: $1,000 (Financial aid is available)
Paul Rea
Director of Product Development and Quality Control
Master Piano Builder working with Sauter, Petrof and Hailun
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