Where can I take a piano tuning or piano technician classes in my
area?  I live in the city of San Dimas, CA and am looking for the
closest class.

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Request for Question Clarification by googlenut-ga on 05 Feb 2003 23:11 PST

Hello brad84-ga,

I have not yet been able to find piano tuning or piano technician
classes in your area.  I have found some in Northern California.

I have identified other resources such as apparently reputable
correspondence courses and a professional organization of piano
technicians, which offers exams to become a registered piano
technician.

If you would be interested in this information, let me know and I will
post it as the answer.

Otherwise, perhaps another researcher will have more luck in finding
classes in your area.

Googlenut

If LA is too far of a commute, you might try locating a
tuner/technician with a shop. Ask if he/she would be willing to take
on an apprentice. Offer to work for free or really low wages. It's the
hands-on work that is most important. The theory behind it can be
picked up rather quickly if you understand music. Arthur Reblitz
published a good book on piano tuning and repair.

factsman-ga,

In your comment you refer to L.A.  Are you aware of piano tuning or
technicians schools in LA?

The schools that I found are in Northern California (San Francisco,
Sacramento area).  I wasn't able to find any in L.A.

I'm sure that brad84-ga would be interested in hearing about schools
in L.A. since it is only about 30 miles from San Dimas.

Please post them if you are aware of any.

Googlenut

Thanks googlenut,

There aren't many anymore, however I was able to dig up one. Here it
is:

American Institute of Piano Technology
650 Moulton
Los Angeles, CA 90031
213-223-2010 or
818-348-1530
Dominic Travis
     A fully equipped piano technology school. Meets  primarily on
Tuesday, students can work on projects other days. Costs $400 for
first nine weeks, $300 for every nine weeks thereafter. Instruction in
piano technology and refinishing, research and development