History and work experience for Dan Berg:
1978-82 Four years of college (Minneapolis College of Art and Design, University of Wisconsin and Winona State University) majoring in music and art.
1978-90 worked as a performing musician, self-employed as Photographer, worked as a carpentry shop foreman and graphic designer in listed order.
1991 attended piano technology course at the University of Wisconsin
1991 started Berg Piano Services and joined the Piano Technicians Guild attending training sessions and seminars.
1996 passed the Piano Technicians Guild three part test (written, tuning and technical) to become a Registered Piano Technician. Have current RPT status for 2009.
1991 to present; working as full time piano tuner/technician servicing pianos for piano stores in the Orlando, Florida area as well as work for private individuals, hotels, Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, performing artists and other institutions.
1996 joined ASIA (Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans).
Have done piano rebuilding and refinishing, violin repair, mandolin repair and guitar building/repair and wood flute construction.
Have extensive experience installing player systems in pianos including QRS and PianoDisc as well as repairing and adjusting the Yamaha Disklavier player system. The above includes player mechanisms, recording setups, juke box systems and computer recording setup. Have installed over 400 player systems to date.