The tests included a written test, a bench test, and a tuning test, all of which had to be passed in a certain amount of time and score. I hold their RPT title, which stands for Registered Piano Technician, in which I had to go through a serious of three tests given by the PTG.

Through membership of the PTG and classes offered at the local Richmond, VA chapter, I learned how to do everything from simple repairs to rebuilding a piano. I joined the PTG, Piano Technician's Guild, which is a national organization for the benefit of pianos. I stayed in the Fredericksburg, VA area and pursued my passion for piano work. Upon my Honorable discharge of the Marine Corp. About a year and a half after I graduated I enlisted in the Marine Field Band and was stationed at Quantico, VA, as a trumpet player, where I served 4 year enlistment. He also helped with my tuning technique and was always willing to answer my many questions. Under his tutelage I was able to work on both upright and grand piano actions, also to do some repairs like putting on a set of white key tops and action regulation. After finishing the course I apprenticed with the late Paul Thomas in my senior year, who was the piano technician for the university at that time. I was interested in how the piano worked so I took a correspondent course in Piano Tuning and Repair.

UVI Grand Piano Model D - Sample-based software recreation of Steinway classic.I graduated from Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, PA in 1979, with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education.

Ableton Live 9 Lite - record, layer, and edit your sounds to create a finished song.

Over 6,000 TAE® powered preset sounds from Arturia’s award-winning V Collection.

Standalone or plug-in operation: VST, VST3, AU, AAX.

Select sounds, browse presets, switch parts, smart-assigned controls.

Functions as a universal MIDI controller.

Connectivity: MIDI out, USB, Sustain pedal.

Controllers: 1 clickable encoder, 9 encoders, 9 30mm faders, 6 transport switches, 4 command switches, 1 modulation wheel, 1 pitch bend wheel, 8 touch and pressure-sensitive pads.

Includes Analog Lab software with 6000 synth sounds.

Care & Maintenance Items and Other Accessories

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