ONLINE TASKS (to complete within the first 30 days of membership)
___ Set up profile on my.ptg.org.
What is my: Member Number________ Username_____
___ Subscribe to at least one list serve on my.ptg.org.
Which one__________
___ Register as a customer on Schaff.
How much is a capstan wrench at each site?__________
___ Research 3 tuner’s websites.
What things do you like about the sites?________________________________________
Dislike? ____________________________________________________________________
___ Find 3 different directory sites that list piano technicians
___ Check out webpages for Cybertuner, Accutuner, Verituner and Tune Lab.
___ Read several issues of the PTG Journal.
IN PERSON / VIDEO CONFERENCE TASKS (to complete within the first 90 days of membership)
___ Come to at least 3 meetings, or meet online with a mentor 3 times.
Date____, Sig_____ Date____, Sig_____ Date____, Sig___
___ Know the names of each member present at a meeting.
___ Read the PTG Code of Ethics
___ Visit all the piano stores in town - write down contact information (sales person or owner of store) for each.
___ Demonstrate taking out a grand action
___ Demonstrate taking out an upright action
___ Try out various tuning hammers from other members. Note which ones you like.
Ask a member to show you the following. Or, watch a video on each.
___ String Replacement
___ String Splicing
___ Key Bushing Repair
___ Centerpin Repair
___ Hammer Shaping
___ Upright Shank Replacement