Piano Technicians Guild

Piano Technicians Guild

The Piano Technicians Guild (PTG), based in Kansas City, Kansas, is the official organization of the Registered Piano Technician (RPT). It is considered the preeminent source of expertise in piano technology and service.

The PTG is a trade association with open membership. It states that anyone with a professional or avocational interest in piano technology may join. However, the title of Registered Piano Technician must be earned by passing a series of rigorous examinations. [cite web |url = http://www.ptg.org/becomingATech-whatIsRPT.php |title = Piano Technicians Guild |accessdate = 2008-03-12 |author = Piano Technicians Guild |authorlink = http://www.ptg.org|date = 2008-03-12|work = [http://www.ptg.org] ] There are three examinations: a written multiple choice test consisting of questions covering all areas of piano technology and tuning; a bench test, where the examinee demonstrates competence in common repairs and regulation of grand and upright actions; and a tuning exam, where three RPTs perform a standardized piano tuning until they agree no improvements can be made, the results are then stored in a computer, and the piano is then detuned so it can be determined how close the examinee comes to the master tuning results.

Non-RPT PTG members are allowed to advertise their PTG memberships and are able to take advantage of the PTG's extensive educational offerings.Fact|date=March 2008

The Piano Technicians Guild has numerous educational opportunities at annual and regional seminars and conventions. These are listed on the [http://www.ptg.org/upcomingEvents.php PTG Website]

References

External links

* [http://www.ptg.org/ Piano Technicians Guild web site]


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