Piano technology is a lifelong learning endeavor.
This page is dedicated towards sharing helpful information to our fellow technicians.
Passing the PTG Tuning Exam.
The most powerful way to assess your readyness is to give yourself a "mock exam". Here is an article from the Piano Technicians Guild Journal explaining how to use any of the standard ETD's to test and score yourself. This is must reading for anyone preparing for the tuning exam.
Eric Johnson's Website
Known as "The High End Piano Guy" Eric has a really interesting array of educational materials on his website.
Chris Brown "Grandwork" Blog
Chris Brown, owner of Grandwork piano action bench systems has a facinating blog full of interesting and nuanced information. Articles on regulating, voicing, repairs and other topics are thoughtful and intriguing.
Ditch the Strip: The Whole Tone Tuning Advantage
Many years ago I explored giving up the traditional temperament strip method of tuning and began using wedge mutes and tuning the unisons as I went along. Now, most of the time I use a single mute when tuning grands. This has transformed my tuning and taken it to the next level.