OCTOBER 2016 NEWSLETTER | www.phoenixptg.org
Action Regulation: Cause/Effect Thinking and Troubleshooting Tips
Glenn Brown, RPT and Jim Coleman, Sr., RPT are teaming up to teach this Action Regulation class.
TIME: Monday, October 3rd, 7:00PM
LOCATION: Glenn Brown Piano Rebuilding,
1108 W 19th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
INTERESTED IN TEACHING A CLASS?
If you're interested in teaching a class, please email Bill Kaye, Phoenix PTG Vice President via vp@phoenixptg.org with your information.
General Info
A link list can be accessed via links.phoenixptg.org or by clicking the LINKS header at the bottom right of the phoenixptg.org home page.
To request events for the Chapter Calendar (calendar.phoenixptg.org) or provide info for this newsletter, please email the Secretary via sec@phoenixptg.org.
Last Month's Meeting
OFFICIAL BUSINESS
1) Lucas Hathcock gave a general update regarding his attendance as our Chapter Delegate at the PTG Annual Convention in Norfolk, VA.
2) Lucas also announced Bruce Clark will be teaching at our Phoenix Chapter All-Day Seminar in January, 2017 at AZ Piano. The subject is still to be determined.
3) Mark Purney announced that PTG Members who have never attended an Annual PTG Convention & Technical Institute can receive $300.00 off their registration to attend either the 2017 or 2018 Convention.
CLASS: VOICING
Lucas Hathcock, RPT gave an excellent class regarding some preparation, tools, techniques and tips (his own and other technicians') for the Voicing / Tone Regulation of Piano Hammers. He also covered some of the many other factors (besides hammer condition) that can affect tone such as string condition, string levelness, action regulation, downbearing, and hammer strike points.
Meeting Schedule
- October 3rd: Glenn Brown / Jim Coleman, Sr.
- November 7th: TBA
- December: Holiday Dinner
- January: Bruce Clark, All-Day Chapter Seminar
- February 6th: TBA