Pianotech

Hello All,

I'm wondering what you use for promotional give-away books for clients? Ideally I would like to be able to give out a book that does talk about piano maintenance, but is also focused on music, etc. I don't want to give out a  "this is what your piano needs" manual. 

I'm considering Franz Mohr's "My Life With the Great Pianists." (Which I thoroughly enjoyed.) I just ordered "The Jazz Girl, the Piano, and the Dedicated Tuner" that was reviewed in the Feb. 2019 Journal for previewing. That might be another option. 

Anyone know of any other options?

Also, price per book is not really a consideration for me because this wouldn’t be for every new client that comes along, just certain ones; or those who hire me for a big job, etc.

Thanks in advance,

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Benjamin Sanchez
Professional Piano Services
(805)315-8050
www.professional-piano-services.com
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Grand Obsession- Perry Knize
Evening with Horowitcz- David Duban
Romance on Three Legs- Glenn Goulds Search for the Perfect Piano
88 Keys- The Making of A Steinway
Notes of a Piano Tuner-Denele Pitts Campbell
Piano Lessons- Noah Adams
Note by Note - a Celebration of the Piano Lesson- Tricia Tunstall
In the Key of Genius- Adam Ockelford
Evening In The Palace of Reason- Bach meets Frederick the Great- James R. Gaines

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James Kelly
Pawleys Island SC
843-325-4357
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-27-2019 15:58
From: Benjamin Sanchez
Subject: Piano Centered Books for Clients

Hello All,

I'm wondering what you use for promotional give-away books for clients? Ideally I would like to be able to give out a book that does talk about piano maintenance, but is also focused on music, etc. I don't want to give out a  "this is what your piano needs" manual.

I'm considering Franz Mohr's "My Life With the Great Pianists." (Which I thoroughly enjoyed.) I just ordered "The Jazz Girl, the Piano, and the Dedicated Tuner" that was reviewed in the Feb. 2019 Journal for previewing. That might be another option.

Anyone know of any other options?

Also, price per book is not really a consideration for me because this wouldn't be for every new client that comes along, just certain ones; or those who hire me for a big job, etc.

Thanks in advance,

------------------------------
Benjamin Sanchez
Professional Piano Services
(805)315-8050
www.professional-piano-services.com
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Pianos and their makers- Alfred Dolge 

The piano shop on the left bank- Thad Carhart; this is a novel that I enjoyed, probably only for a particular type of customer. I think the piano tuner leads the protagonist around in circles, but the book is quite charming.

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Steven Rosenthal
Honolulu HI
808-521-7129
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-27-2019 16:24
From: James Kelly
Subject: Piano Centered Books for Clients

Grand Obsession- Perry Knize
Evening with Horowitcz- David Duban
Romance on Three Legs- Glenn Goulds Search for the Perfect Piano
88 Keys- The Making of A Steinway
Notes of a Piano Tuner-Denele Pitts Campbell
Piano Lessons- Noah Adams
Note by Note - a Celebration of the Piano Lesson- Tricia Tunstall
In the Key of Genius- Adam Ockelford
Evening In The Palace of Reason- Bach meets Frederick the Great- James R. Gaines

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James Kelly
Pawleys Island SC
843-325-4357

Original Message:
Sent: 02-27-2019 15:58
From: Benjamin Sanchez
Subject: Piano Centered Books for Clients

Hello All,

I'm wondering what you use for promotional give-away books for clients? Ideally I would like to be able to give out a book that does talk about piano maintenance, but is also focused on music, etc. I don't want to give out a  "this is what your piano needs" manual.

I'm considering Franz Mohr's "My Life With the Great Pianists." (Which I thoroughly enjoyed.) I just ordered "The Jazz Girl, the Piano, and the Dedicated Tuner" that was reviewed in the Feb. 2019 Journal for previewing. That might be another option.

Anyone know of any other options?

Also, price per book is not really a consideration for me because this wouldn't be for every new client that comes along, just certain ones; or those who hire me for a big job, etc.

Thanks in advance,

------------------------------
Benjamin Sanchez
Professional Piano Services
(805)315-8050
www.professional-piano-services.com
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Original Message------

Grand Obsession- Perry Knize
Evening with Horowitcz- David Duban
Romance on Three Legs- Glenn Goulds Search for the Perfect Piano
88 Keys- The Making of A Steinway
Notes of a Piano Tuner-Denele Pitts Campbell
Piano Lessons- Noah Adams
Note by Note - a Celebration of the Piano Lesson- Tricia Tunstall
In the Key of Genius- Adam Ockelford
Evening In The Palace of Reason- Bach meets Frederick the Great- James R. Gaines

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James Kelly
Pawleys Island SC
843-325-4357
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I just looked and Notes of a Piano Tuner is no longer in print, but I ordered a used copy from Amazon.  It looked intriguing.  Thank you for the reference!

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Ted Rohde
Central Illinois
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-27-2019 16:24
From: James Kelly
Subject: Piano Centered Books for Clients

Grand Obsession- Perry Knize
Evening with Horowitcz- David Duban
Romance on Three Legs- Glenn Goulds Search for the Perfect Piano
88 Keys- The Making of A Steinway
Notes of a Piano Tuner-Denele Pitts Campbell
Piano Lessons- Noah Adams
Note by Note - a Celebration of the Piano Lesson- Tricia Tunstall
In the Key of Genius- Adam Ockelford
Evening In The Palace of Reason- Bach meets Frederick the Great- James R. Gaines

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James Kelly
Pawleys Island SC
843-325-4357

Original Message:
Sent: 02-27-2019 15:58
From: Benjamin Sanchez
Subject: Piano Centered Books for Clients

Hello All,

I'm wondering what you use for promotional give-away books for clients? Ideally I would like to be able to give out a book that does talk about piano maintenance, but is also focused on music, etc. I don't want to give out a  "this is what your piano needs" manual.

I'm considering Franz Mohr's "My Life With the Great Pianists." (Which I thoroughly enjoyed.) I just ordered "The Jazz Girl, the Piano, and the Dedicated Tuner" that was reviewed in the Feb. 2019 Journal for previewing. That might be another option.

Anyone know of any other options?

Also, price per book is not really a consideration for me because this wouldn't be for every new client that comes along, just certain ones; or those who hire me for a big job, etc.

Thanks in advance,

------------------------------
Benjamin Sanchez
Professional Piano Services
(805)315-8050
www.professional-piano-services.com
------------------------------

Keena Keel, a tech and PTG member out of Massachusetts has written exactly what you're looking for:

"Piano, How Are You!
A Guide to Understand, Evaluate and Maintain your Piano

KennaKeel.com

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Melanie Brooks
Brooks, Ltd. Piano Products LLC
Uncasville CT
860-848-6605
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-27-2019 15:58
From: Benjamin Sanchez
Subject: Piano Centered Books for Clients

Hello All,

I'm wondering what you use for promotional give-away books for clients? Ideally I would like to be able to give out a book that does talk about piano maintenance, but is also focused on music, etc. I don't want to give out a  "this is what your piano needs" manual.

I'm considering Franz Mohr's "My Life With the Great Pianists." (Which I thoroughly enjoyed.) I just ordered "The Jazz Girl, the Piano, and the Dedicated Tuner" that was reviewed in the Feb. 2019 Journal for previewing. That might be another option.

Anyone know of any other options?

Also, price per book is not really a consideration for me because this wouldn't be for every new client that comes along, just certain ones; or those who hire me for a big job, etc.

Thanks in advance,

------------------------------
Benjamin Sanchez
Professional Piano Services
(805)315-8050
www.professional-piano-services.com
------------------------------

Hello All,

A follow up to this thread. I ordered "The Jazz Girl, the Piano, and the Dedicated Tuner" and read though it. Unfortunately I have to give it a considerably less-stellar review than was in the PTJ. 

My main problem with the book was that it was extremely verbose. What I could have communicated in three paragraphs took the author at least six if not ten. I realize that this is just my personality and that I tend towards less words than more. Others will disagree, and that's fine; but for me, way, way too wordy. 

My other issue with it was the mention of the sensual culture of France more than once, including reference to an "erotic fairytale". This is a cultural difference for sure. In France open discussion of such things may be acceptable, but to give it out to American clients... let's just say I don't feel I should risk my reputation in doing so.

Overall, disappointing. I lost the message in the plethora of words. Too bad I couldn't give it as good a review as in the Journal.

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Benjamin Sanchez
Professional Piano Services
(805)315-8050
www.professional-piano-services.com
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-28-2019 09:18
From: Melanie Brooks
Subject: Piano Centered Books for Clients

Keena Keel, a tech and PTG member out of Massachusetts has written exactly what you're looking for:

"Piano, How Are You!
A Guide to Understand, Evaluate and Maintain your Piano

KennaKeel.com

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Melanie Brooks
Brooks, Ltd. Piano Products LLC
Uncasville CT
860-848-6605

Original Message:
Sent: 02-27-2019 15:58
From: Benjamin Sanchez
Subject: Piano Centered Books for Clients

Hello All,

I'm wondering what you use for promotional give-away books for clients? Ideally I would like to be able to give out a book that does talk about piano maintenance, but is also focused on music, etc. I don't want to give out a  "this is what your piano needs" manual.

I'm considering Franz Mohr's "My Life With the Great Pianists." (Which I thoroughly enjoyed.) I just ordered "The Jazz Girl, the Piano, and the Dedicated Tuner" that was reviewed in the Feb. 2019 Journal for previewing. That might be another option.

Anyone know of any other options?

Also, price per book is not really a consideration for me because this wouldn't be for every new client that comes along, just certain ones; or those who hire me for a big job, etc.

Thanks in advance,

------------------------------
Benjamin Sanchez
Professional Piano Services
(805)315-8050
www.professional-piano-services.com
------------------------------

Melanie,

I can vouch for and highly recommend Keena's book. It is a very easy read, perfect for non techs. Not intimidating in any way.

Pwg

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Peter Grey
Stratham NH
603-686-2395
pianodoctor57@gmail.com
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-30-2019 15:31
From: Benjamin Sanchez
Subject: Piano Centered Books for Clients

Hello All,

A follow up to this thread. I ordered "The Jazz Girl, the Piano, and the Dedicated Tuner" and read though it. Unfortunately I have to give it a considerably less-stellar review than was in the PTJ.

My main problem with the book was that it was extremely verbose. What I could have communicated in three paragraphs took the author at least six if not ten. I realize that this is just my personality and that I tend towards less words than more. Others will disagree, and that's fine; but for me, way, way too wordy.

My other issue with it was the mention of the sensual culture of France more than once, including reference to an "erotic fairytale". This is a cultural difference for sure. In France open discussion of such things may be acceptable, but to give it out to American clients... let's just say I don't feel I should risk my reputation in doing so.

Overall, disappointing. I lost the message in the plethora of words. Too bad I couldn't give it as good a review as in the Journal.

------------------------------
Benjamin Sanchez
Professional Piano Services
(805)315-8050
www.professional-piano-services.com

Original Message:
Sent: 02-28-2019 09:18
From: Melanie Brooks
Subject: Piano Centered Books for Clients

Keena Keel, a tech and PTG member out of Massachusetts has written exactly what you're looking for:

"Piano, How Are You!
A Guide to Understand, Evaluate and Maintain your Piano

KennaKeel.com

------------------------------
Melanie Brooks
Brooks, Ltd. Piano Products LLC
Uncasville CT
860-848-6605

Original Message:
Sent: 02-27-2019 15:58
From: Benjamin Sanchez
Subject: Piano Centered Books for Clients

Hello All,

I'm wondering what you use for promotional give-away books for clients? Ideally I would like to be able to give out a book that does talk about piano maintenance, but is also focused on music, etc. I don't want to give out a  "this is what your piano needs" manual.

I'm considering Franz Mohr's "My Life With the Great Pianists." (Which I thoroughly enjoyed.) I just ordered "The Jazz Girl, the Piano, and the Dedicated Tuner" that was reviewed in the Feb. 2019 Journal for previewing. That might be another option.

Anyone know of any other options?

Also, price per book is not really a consideration for me because this wouldn't be for every new client that comes along, just certain ones; or those who hire me for a big job, etc.

Thanks in advance,

------------------------------
Benjamin Sanchez
Professional Piano Services
(805)315-8050
www.professional-piano-services.com
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