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  • 1.  Post convention feedback for virtual attendees

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 08-09-2021 00:02
    Anyone know if there will be a post convention evaluation form for virtual attendees?

    It would also be nice to know how many virtual attendees there were and how it was for those attending by computer.

    I know I overslept one morning as 4am is not my usual waking up time.  It was sort of a blessing because I needed the sleep and the schedule had changed. The class that was being offered at that time was a lot of come up to the piano and try this and that really didn't work on the computer.

    I'm glad I attended virtually.  I was very inspired by some of the instructors and enjoyed getting to know some of the other virtual attendees thru their comments on the chat.

    Brenda Meng

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    Brenda Meng
    San Jose CA
    408-828-9831
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  • 2.  RE: Post convention feedback for virtual attendees

    Posted 08-10-2021 10:19

    Hi Brenda,

     

    I believe it was announced that there were 55 online, and 30 of these were first-time participants.

    I talked with one of these first-timers yesterday.  He really appreciated the online option and is eager to attend in-person next year and meet people.

     

    Kelly

     

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  • 3.  RE: Post convention feedback for virtual attendees

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 08-10-2021 10:26
    Because of Covid numbers and last years reduced income I also opted for virtual. I found the classes of value, though I would have chosen other classes to attend. 
    Vimeo, though a little clumsy to get on, worked well for me. It did not freeze frequently as the Zoom classes do. It buffered occasionally, but I missed nothing.

    I think this is a worthwhile venue to pursue and work out the kinks.

    I do find in person attendance more invigorating and demanding and I hope to attend in the future.

    Where are the next conventions to be?

    Nancy Salmon, RPT
    LaVale, MD 21502



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  • 4.  RE: Post convention feedback for virtual attendees

    Posted 08-10-2021 10:48

    You can find the schedule at:

    https://www.ptg.org/home

     

    There is a drop-down menu for Technicians. Select "Events".

    It will list upcoming annual & regional conventions, as well as other training opportunities.

     

    The next few annuals are

    Anaheim California
    Arlington VA

    Reno Nevada

     

     




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