keynotes nov 2017 - piano tuners

Nov 2017 www.pianotuners.asn.au [email protected]

© Piano Tuners & Technicians Guild of Victoria 1

Contents From the President

• AGM in October From the Editor

• Our new website Diary Dates

• Upcoming soon!

Dear Fellow Members After our recent AGM, my sincere thanks to outgoing Vice President Gary Beadell ARPT and Provisional Representative Roger Turney for their dedication on the Guild Committee over the past two or more years. I also wish to welcome new Committee Member Jonathan Parise ARPT and Provisional Representative Christine McCrae on the committee. We have some very big tasks ahead of us and I’m glad for your support and help over this important time. My sincere congratulations to new PTTGV Life Member Christopher Streader ARPT whom was bestowed this status at the recent APTTA Convention in South Australia. Many thanks also to Ex-Solicitor Anthony Sell who is assisting our efforts for the change of constitution and gave members some insight to changes needed for our organisation. It was fantastic to see so many Victorians at the recent APTTA Convention, as the majority of attendees were Victorians. I will also take this opportunity to apologies to all Victorian members in relation to the “Bridges” magazine, in which the Victorian report was not added in the recent editorial. I can assure the PTTGV

that a report was completed and submitted, however something went wrong with print and our Guild report was the only one missing in the addition. In my address, I thanked my wonderful team over the past two years as well those whom have supported and participated in our Guild affairs over the years during my Presidency. I also acknowledge the previous students graduating from the Australasian School of Piano Technology (ASPT), as well addressed our work with the current website, constitution work and upcoming Convention 2019. I apologies once again; although nothing can be done about it, I believe that it is important to acknowledge what we do here in Victoria, and truly believe we are leading the way in relation to our sister branches. The SA Convention even though having a small attendance, was quite professional, low key and very good in my opinion. One reminding thing my predecessor use to say; which I must agree “If you can take one thing away from a Convention, it was a good Convention”… Well I got more than one thing, so I really enjoyed it. I’m very pleased to announce that the 18th APTTA Convention “A Grand Adventure” will be held in Melbourne 2019. I encourage you raise your “Tuning Hammer” in support of this once in every decade opportunity. More info will come along the way, but stay tuned to our website page for future info - www.pianotuners.asn.au. Many thanks to Cliff Meakin ARPT who has stepped up as Vice President on the committee, as well has put some time and effort into creating our new website; which is currently live. Please if you have any suggestions or things to add, please get in contact with either Cliff or myself if I can assist with your enquiry. It saddens me to announce that the Australian School of Piano Technology will close its doors in Ringwood after almost 7 years training students. Being one of the first initial five students, obviously I will take this a little more personally and reminisce about my wonderful



time of study. I have spoken to Director Brent Ottley ARPT and he has stated that training of some magnitude will start up again in the future. The Guild strongly supports Director Ottley and we sincerely wish him the very best in the future. We all anticipate any news regarding future training for our industry, and I personally stay positive that a solution will come forward. Our next presentation on the 27th of November will be at Prestige Pianos & Organs in Preston. The Guild will be presenting Mr Alastair McAllister on historical scaling and to talk about his experience in the harpsichord industry. This will follow a small presentation from the team of Prestige on the new and exciting things they are working on. I received some communication from Bernie Capicchiano in relation to their next function. Bernies Music Land is proud to present Mr Lothar Kiesche – Piano Technician / Vice President of Schimmel Pianos Germany, who will give news on the Schimmel factory. Time is 3:30pm – 5pm on Monday 27th of November – Food and Drinks available. All technicians invited, but must RSVP to Michelle Capicchiano on [email protected] by the 20th of November for catering purposes. Thank you again for your support and look forward in delivering our tasks and major events over the next two years.

Yours Sincerely, Bradley Saul – PTTGV President

From the Editor

The biggest Guild news from me this month is that we have a new website. The web page address (the URL) is the same – pianotuners.asn.au Thanks to Nick and Marguerite from Artful for their support in the transition. The website is live and gives me a significant

technology platform that I can get my teeth into, it will deal with all our requirements for the 2019 convention. Please have a look at https://pianotuners.asn.au/members - find yourself and let me know ASAP if your details are incorrect or you would like something changed. Thanks also to Eddie and Mandy Tichelaar for providing their showroom and workshop for our last Guild meeting ☺ It was a fabulously informative day with excellent presentations from Dave Amey, Mark Bolsius, Eddie and Bradley.

Bradley getting ready for the show



Dave Amey demonstrating capo bar hardening

Remember also this is your newsletter, if there is a particular issue or technical area you would like discussed be sure to ask! Also there is a tremendous wealth of experience in your Guild, you may have something technical yourself that you would like to contribute. Cliff Meakin ARPT

Joyful attendees!

2017

Saturday 18th November - ARPT Exams (Please contact Christopher Streader for enquires)

Monday 27th November – Bernies Music Land – 3:30 – 5pm, Mr Lothar Kiesche Piano Tech / Vice Principle of Schimmel Piano. RSVP to Michelle by 20th November to [email protected] for catering purposes.



Monday 27th November – Presentation & Meeting: Prestige Pianos – Presentation on Historical Scaling with A. McAllister.

Saturday 9th December – Christmas BBQ, Westerfolds Park Templestowe

2018

Saturday 17th February – Masterclass: Business Theme (TBC). Tax Breakdown/ Marketing & Branding / Internet management.

Monday 16th April – Presentation / Meeting: Australia Piano Warehouse, First Aid in the workplace (St Johns help)

May 9th – 12th : Pianoforte Tuner Association Convention. Darlington.

Saturday 19th May – ARPT Exams (Please contact Christopher Streader for enquires and location)

July 11th – 14th : 61st PTG Convention & Technical Institute. Lancaster, PA.

Monday 16th July – Presentation & Meeting: Australian Pipe Organ Day – Location TBA

Saturday 25th August – Workshop: Mason & Hamilyn Presentation (TBC) with external venue for workshop. Refreshing your Basic Tech stuff / Polishing / Tightbond or Glues presentation.

Sunday September 23rd – Planning Day (executive meeting only).

Monday October 08th – 38th Annual General Meeting

October 15th – 18th - Hawaii Piano Tour (please see Mr Michael Ryan President APTTA)

Saturday 17th November – ARPT Exams (Please contact Christopher Streader for enquires)

Monday 26th November – Presentation & Meeting: Austral Piano World: Kawai presentation

Saturday 8th December – PTTGV Christmas Break-up.

Conventions

Annual Convention and AGM 9th to 12th May 2018 The Annual Convention 2018 will be held at the Blackwell Grange Hotel Darlington from 9th to 12th May 2018. Book these dates into your diary now for the 2018 Convention. More info on https://www.pianotuner.org.uk/ or https://www.pianotuner.org.uk/en/About-us/PTA-Events



July 11 - 14, 2018

61ST ANNUAL PTG CONVENTION & TECHNICAL INSTITUTE Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square, Lancaster, PA Contact: Sandy Roady, [email protected], 913-432-9975

The 21st IAPBT Conference in Japan 25- 27

MAY 2019 • Hamamatsu, Japan There were three IAPBT conferences held in Japan in the past: Tokyo Conference (1983), Kyoto Conference (1989), and Hamamatsu conference (1999). At the next conference in Hamamatsu, we hope to be able to exchange our knowledge and information on piano and piano tuning, and also to build our friendship. We wish to have as many participants as possible from your country, and to be able to have a meaningful time together. For further inquiries, please contact us in the International Division of JPTA [email protected]. We are looking forward to seeing you in Japan in 2019. - Japan Piano Technicians Association 2019 CONVENTION HOTEL

Hotel Crown Palais is located 3 minutes walk from JR Hamamatsu Station with exquisite appearance. Excellent atmosphere and high-quality hospitality & service will ensure guests' refreshment and relaxation.

110-17, Itaya machi, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu -shi, Shizuoka 430-8511, Japan Tel: +81-53-452-5111 Fax: +81-53-452-7700 https://www.crownpalais.jp/hamamatsu/en/

OCTOBER 18th

– 20th

2019.

18th APTTA PIANO CONVENTION & “PIANO CONNECT” EXPO – Hosted by PTTGV. APTTA Convention October 18 – 20th 2019. Please watch our website www.pianotuners.asn.au for more information. Please contact Convenor Bradley Saul on email [email protected] for more info.



Classifieds – To Sell or Wanted WANTED! for a research project. Early grand Pianos by Erard, Pleyel and Broadwood. Pre 1850 of most interest. Contact Ben Briggs on 0413286700 or [email protected] FOR SALE! ASPT is closing down. Must go: 8 benches, 2 large workbenches, 12 leather chairs, 2 dining tables, 2 side tables, 1 glass cabinet, 1 office table, 1 lounge sofa, 1 small bookcase, 1 large bookcase, small dining table and chairs, medium size refrigerator and microwave. As far as price, 'make an offer'. Contact Brent Ottley on 0414945584



Out and About…. Since our last newsletter, some members may be aware of Life Member Brian Burch had open heart surgery to replace the main aortic valve and a bi-pass on September 4th. Brian has recovered well and currently on the mend, but

will take many months of rest, and will not be moving pianos anytime soon. Also congratulations to new Life Member Christopher Streader who turned 60 years of age in October.

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A big THANK YOU for paying your Guild fees on time

Lin Xiang, Jeffery Wood, Ted Wolsley, Roger Turney, Paul Smith, Cliff Meakin, Martin Tucker, Alastair McLean, Stephen Peters, Jonathan Parise, E M Tichelaar, Hui Wang, David Farrell, Gavin Grey, John Borsje, Garry Beadell, Mark Bolsius, Bruce Browning, David Nyhouse, Chris Lawson, Jamie Crickmay and Graeme McGowan.

Best Regards, Benjamin Briggs



PARKE PIANO STRINGS & MATERIALS For new-comers to the industry, and for anyone not familiar with our business, we’d like to take this opportunity to highlight the services we offer to the tuners and technicians throughout Australia and the region. We are specialist piano bass string manufacturers, and suppliers of a large range of piano materials, parts and accessories, with 36 years’ experience. BASS STRINGS: We offer a complete bass string making service - full and partial sets, odd strings and “hexacore” replacement strings. We have a vast library of scales and can in many cases make sets with just the specification of make and model, without the need for samples or paper rubbings. All strings are manufactured on our premises using Roslau music wire and Degen copper. HAMMERS: We keep a comprehensive range of both German Abel and Japanese Imadegawa hammers, both pre-bored (in most common sizes) and un-bored. Abel hammers are available in both their regular and Natural felts. The Natural felt hammers are enzyme-washed to preserve the lanolin content, and are very popular for both the rich quality of their sound and the minimal voicing required. Where pre-bored hammers are not suitable, we offer a complete custom hammer-boring, cutting and shaping service on the provision of samples. This work is done by Emanuel Rey, a Swiss-trained piano builder and one of Australia’s most experienced and trusted technicians. PARTS, MATERIALS & ACCESSORIES: We carry a full range of products, including Tuning Pins, Piano wire, Felts and

Leathers, Tools, Action Parts, Castors and Dollies, Pianola Materials (including rubberised cloths), Lubricants and Glues, Polishes, Books, Accessories and much more. Our Catalogue and Price List are down-loadable from our Web-site www.parkepianostrings.com.au. You will need the password ‘pps01’ to access the price List. You can ring us on (02) 9451 3500 or e-mail us at any time at [email protected]. Our factory is in Frenchs Forest in Sydney. Please feel free to drop in any time if you are in Sydney. Alisa and I are always happy to help in any way we can. Alisa and I would like to take this opportunity to thank our existing customers for their continued support, and look forward to doing business with any new customers we have not yet had the opportunity to serve. Lou & Alisa Parke

OCTOBER 18th

– 20th

2019.

18th APTTA PIANO CONVENTION & “PIANO CONNECT” EXPO – Hosted by PTTGV. APTTA Convention October 18 – 20th 2019. Please watch our website www.pianotuners.asn.au for more information. Please contact Convenor Bradley Saul on email [email protected] for more info.

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