I have heard it said that what you were doing at 10 years old indicates what you will enjoy doing for your entire life. Well, at 10 I was playing the piano, and building model cars. What do model cars have to do with pianos? I enjoyed working with my hands to build intricate little moving parts. Putting together a precision model suspension system for a 1/24 size Corvette (complete with springs and a steering tie-rod) is similar to putting together a piano action. Everything must be carefully adjusted for it to work correctly.

I worked in research and engineering, most recently for a manufacturer of industrial equipment. It was a good job, but something told me that getting up to start work at 6:30am every day was just not right for me. Something told me to follow my bliss. So here I am doing what my 10-year-old self knew I should be doing. 

I graduated from the Randy Potter School of Piano Technology, the most highly regarded school of its kind, and have been continually learning since then; from PTG Convention classes, and from my colleagues here in Columbus who are generous with their time and knowledge. I am presently getting ready to take the Piano Technichan's Guild Tuning Exam, having passed the written and technical parts. 

I have also learned about tuning and servicing harpsichords and similar early keyboard instruments.