April 18, 2005
Washburn Pianos, 5459 Leary Ave. N.W., Seattle, WA 98107, (206) 782-7777
6:45 pm board meeting, 7:30 pm general meeting: Technical Program "Voicing Problems Unique to High-Tension Scales, by Roger Gable
High tension scales comon to Asian pianos present unique voicing problems.  This month we will exchange ideas to tackle these problems, including an examination of what techniques work and what don't.  Some problems we face are insurmountable, so we find ourselves oveworking the hammers to achieve an unattainable goal.  This discussion will include theory and prcatice on some Yamaha pianos.

March 10-13, 2005
Well, here we are. I hope everyone is March 10-13, 2005
Well, here we are. I hope everyone is registered for Pacific NW Conference. Everything is set. The committee has done a fabulous job over the past year. Registrations are strong and we have a group of instructors that are as good as anything you will find anywhere. I want to thank everyone who has been involved. All that's left now is for everyone to show up for "A Tuning of the Mind".   -- Bob Dillinger

February 21, 2005, Board Meeting: 6:45,General Meeting: 7:30-9:30, Where: Prosser Piano, North Seattle , 18505 Firlands Way N., Seattle, WA 98133, 206-546-8959
Technical Program: The World of Hammers, A comparison of hammer making styles in Europe, America and Asia. The different affects on tone and the techniques we use to voice them.
Phil Glenn, RPT. Phil is Regional Sales Manager for Samick.

January 15, 2005 [Saturday!] Board Meeting: 12:30 pm, General Meeting: 01:00 pm - 05:30 pm, at  Fandrich & Sons Pianos, 7411 Silvana Terrace Rd, Stanwood, WA
360.652.8980 or 877-737-1422
Technical Program: Fandrich & Sons
The technical presentation will feature highlights of what Darrell presented at Oregon Day in November. The class will include selecting hammers to match the piano design, voicing, and the new Fandrich key weighting procedure and its accompanying software.

November 15, 2004
Board Meeting: 6:45
General Meeting: 7:30-9:30
Where: Classical Grands,
1900 Fourth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101 [map]
(Intersection of 4th, Stewart and Olive)
206.297.6717
Technical Program: Adhesives and how we can’t get along without them
The November 15, 2004 meeting will be held at Classical Grands in downtown Seattle.
Jeannie Grassi and Bill Smith will be discussing all of the adhesives used in our business: which ones work best for which applications, and which ones to avoid. They will cover the properties of the various types of glues and some methods of use. Information on some of the newer glues available and whether they are appropriate for our work will also be covered. And there will also be results from a few experiments.

October 18, 2004
Board Meeting: 6:45
General Meeting: 7:30-9:30
Where: Sherman Clay,
1624 4th Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 [map]
(Northeast corner of 4th and Pine;
(206) 622-7580
Technical Program: Secrets of Selling Piano Service
Steve Brady, formerly head piano technician at the UW for 25 years and now a sales representative at Sherman Clay, will show us how to increase our business by selling our services more effectively. Drawing on his experience as a piano technician for over 30 years and a sales rep for the past two years, he will describe proven methods for generating more business and a greater income. Don't miss it!

October 6, 2004
11:30 am - 6:00 pm
Where: Sherman Clay,
1624 4th Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 [map]
(Northeast corner of 4th and Pine;
(206) 622-7580
LUNCH INCLUDED.
Technical Program: Steinway’s Kent Webb
Vertical Piano Service & Troubleshooting
Steinway Parts - What, When, Where, How & Why
Boston Pianos - Designing a New Piano

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September 20, 2004
Board Meeting: 6:45
General Meeting: 7:30-9:30

Where: Prosser Piano, North Seattle , 18505 Firlands Way N., Seattle, WA 98133 [map]
(corner of Aurora and 185th)
206-546-8959

Technical Program:
TT&T -- Tools, Tips, and Techniques Seattle Style
Check your tool kits and look in the drawers in your shop. We want to know what new tricks you’ve learned and what your new favorite tool is. Jeannie Grassi, head Tipster, will start off the presentation. If you have nothing new to share … then it’s time to learn something new.
 

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registered for Pacific NW Conference. Everything is set. The committee has done a fabulous job over the past year. Registrations are strong and we have a group of instructors that are as good as anything you will find anywhere. I want to thank everyone who has been involved. All that's left now is for everyone to show up for "A Tuning of the Mind".
 

Bob Dillinger
 

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February 21, 2005
Board Meeting: 6:45
General Meeting: 7:30-9:30

Where: Prosser Piano, North Seattle , 18505 Firlands Way N., Seattle, WA 98133 [map]
(corner of Aurora and 185th)
206-546-8959

Technical Program:
The World of Hammers
A comparison of hammer making styles in Europe, America and Asia. The different affects on tone and the techniques we use to voice them.

Phil Glenn, RPT. Phil is Regional Sales Manager for Samick.
 

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January 15, 2005 [Saturday!]
Board Meeting: 12:30 pm
General Meeting: 01:00 pm - 05:30 pm

Where: Fandrich & Sons Pianos,
7411 Silvana Terrace Rd, Stanwood, WA [internet map] [Directions and map]
(40-50 miles north of Seattle)
360.652.8980 or 877-737-1422

Technical Program: Fandrich & Sons
The technical presentation will feature highlights of what Darrell presented at Oregon Day in November. The class will include selecting hammers to match the piano design, voicing, and the new Fandrich key weighting procedure and its accompanying software.
 
 
 

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November 15, 2004
Board Meeting: 6:45
General Meeting: 7:30-9:30

Where: Classical Grands,
1900 Fourth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101 [map]
(Intersection of 4th, Stewart and Olive)
206.297.6717

Technical Program: Adhesives and how we can’t get along without them
The November 15, 2004 meeting will be held at Classical Grands in downtown Seattle.
 
 

Jeannie Grassi and Bill Smith will be discussing all of the adhesives used in our business: which ones work best for which applications, and which ones to avoid. They will cover the properties of the various types of glues and some methods of use. Information on some of the newer glues available and whether they are appropriate for our work will also be covered. And there will also be results from a few experiments.
 

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October 18, 2004
Board Meeting: 6:45
General Meeting: 7:30-9:30

Where: Sherman Clay,
1624 4th Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 [map]
(Northeast corner of 4th and Pine;
(206) 622-7580

Technical Program: Secrets of Selling Piano Service
Steve Brady, formerly head piano technician at the UW for 25 years and now a sales representative at Sherman Clay, will show us how to increase our business by selling our services more effectively. Drawing on his experience as a piano technician for over 30 years and a sales rep for the past two years, he will describe proven methods for generating more business and a greater income. Don't miss it!
 

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October 6, 2004
11:30 am - 6:00 pm

Where: Sherman Clay,
1624 4th Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 [map]
(Northeast corner of 4th and Pine;
(206) 622-7580

LUNCH INCLUDED.

Technical Program: Steinway’s Kent Webb
Vertical Piano Service & Troubleshooting
Steinway Parts - What, When, Where, How & Why
Boston Pianos - Designing a New Piano

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September 20, 2004
Board Meeting: 6:45
General Meeting: 7:30-9:30

Where: Prosser Piano, North Seattle , 18505 Firlands Way N., Seattle, WA 98133 [map]
(corner of Aurora and 185th)
206-546-8959

Technical Program:
TT&T -- Tools, Tips, and Techniques Seattle Style
Check your tool kits and look in the drawers in your shop. We want to know what new tricks you’ve learned and what your new favorite tool is. Jeannie Grassi, head Tipster, will start off the presentation. If you have nothing new to share … then it’s time to learn something new.
 
 

January 19, 2004: Prosser Piano and Organ, 185th & Aurora, "Office Technology" by Randy Rush

February 16, 2004, at Sherman Clay in Bellevue
"Tuning": Bob Dilinger presents a practical approach for both beginners and advanced tuners.
Bob has been tuning for over 26 years and will cover both aural and electronic tuning, as well as ambidextrous tuning.
Board meeting 7:00, General meeting 7:30

February 23, 2004: RPT Tuning Exam, Gable Piano, Everett

March 18-20th, 2004: Pacific Northwest Conference, Tacoma Sheraton

April 19, 2004:     Prossers on 185th,  Joe Goheen: "Toolkits"

May 3, 2004:  Farewell Party for Mitch Kiel (see announcements)

May 8, 2004:  Isaac Sadagursky at Ed McMorrow's shop, 8am-5pm.

June 21, 2004:    Jim Anderson from across the border on string levelling and other things

Tuesday, August 31, 2004: PNC 2005 Conference Committee meeting with Bob Dilinger at Bellevue Sherman Clay, 1000 Bellevue Way, 7:00 pm

Monday, September 20, 2004   Board meeting 6:45, General meeting 7:30-9:3, at Prosser Piano, 18505 Fiurlands Way N., Seattle, WA 98133, 206-546-8959
"Tools, Tips & Techniques, Seattle Style" by Jeannie Grassi

Wednesday, October 6, 11:30-6:00, at Sherman Clay, 1624-4th Ave., Seattle, WA 98101, (206) 622-7580, Steinway Technical with Kent Webb.  Lunch included.

October 18, 2004:  chapter meeting?

November 15, 2004:  chapter meeting
 

Thursday, January 16, 2003: North Satellite meeting, 7:00

Monday, January 20, 2003: Sherman Clay, downtown Seattle
"Tuning With an Eye Toward Unisons" by Scott Craven

Friday, January 31, 2003: Deadline for PTG dues payment

Monday, February 17, 2003: "Bridge Reconditioning" by Roger Gable, AT: Washburn Pianos, 10635 NE 8th St., Suite 102, Bellevue, WA

February 24th, 2003: Tuning Exams at Roger Gable's shop.  Call Joe Goheen at 425-487-6063.

Thursday, March 20, 2003, 7:00 pm: North Satellite meeting

March 27-29, 2003: Pacific NW Conference, Portland, Oregon

Monday, April 21, 2003:  "Bridge Reconditioning" by Roger Gable
AT: Classical Grands, 1900-4th Ave., Seattle, WA, Board Meeting 7:00 p.m., Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 15, 2003,  7:00 pm: North Satellite meeting

Monday, May 19, 2003: Ed McMorrow: "Belly Rebuilding"
Ed McMorrow's shop: 3429 Airport Way S., Seattle.  Board meeting 6:30, General meeting 7:30.

June 16, 2003 at Sherman Clay, 7:30 (no board meeting): Mike Ashburn "Money-Sving Tax Tips"

Monday, September 15, 2003 Prosser Piano and Organ, 185th & Aurora, Board meeting 7:00, General Meeting 7:30
"Tool Upgrading Session" by Audrey Karabinus

October 20th, 2003:  Chapter Meeting, Sherman Clay, downtown Seattle, "Preparing for the Technical Exam" by Curtis Spiel

November 17th, 2003:  Prosser Piano & Organ, 185th & Aurora in Shoreline
"Endless Repetition / Grand Regulating" by Mike Reiter, Puget Sound Chapter

Monday, January 21, 2002: board meeting 6:30, general meeting 7:30, Prosser Piano & Organ, N. 185th & Aurora
"Replacing Keytops" by Randy Rush

January 31, 2002:  PTG dues deadline

Monday, February 18, 7:00   "Grand Regulation" by Scott Craven; Helmer's Music, 19575 N.E. 12th St. , Bellevue

March 4: RPT Tuning Exams, Gable Piano Shop

March 21-23: Pacific NW Conference, Pasco, WA

Saturday, April 20, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, University Plaza Hotel, 400 NE 45th St., (206) 634-0100
Dave Vanderlip "Keyframe Preparation" & Kathy Smith ""Grand Regulation"

Thursday, May 2 at 7:00 p.m.There will be an informal meeting at the Fandrichs' shop.
Darrell is going to present "Three Miracles--a tuning hammer, an action lubricant and a string lubricant",
all things he has recently learned about at the California State and Pacific NW Regional PTG conventions.
Jack Cashion will also be bringing his 15 minute slide show of his tour of German piano manufacturers and more.

Monday, May 20, 2002: Board Meeting 7:00 pm, General Meeting at 7:30 pm: ELECTIONS
AT: Sherman Clay Music, 1624-4th Ave., Seattle: "Teaching Class for Music Teachers" presented by Steve Brady

Monday, June 17, 2002
"Temperament Tuning" by Joe Goheen, one of our chapter tuning examiners

July 26-30:  PTG Annual Convention, Chicago, Illinois

Monday, September 16, 2002: Prosser Piano and Organ, N. 185th & Aurora
"Tuning Stability and New Piano Preparation" by Curtis Spiel

.Thursday, Sept. 26: North Satellite Meeting: We're scheduling the first "north satellite" informal PTG meeting for Thursday, Sept. 26, at 7:00 p.m. at Fandrichs'.  For questions or directions, call 360-652-8980.
The agenda includes slides of Jack Cashion's visit to piano factories in Germany, and a re-test of Roger Jolly's hammer swinging test that was published in the journal last year, with significantly different conclusions.  Please bring any tools or methods you use that you think would be of interest, and also ideas for future meeting presentations (and locations, if you want to rotate).

October 9, 2002: Sherman Clay Steinway Seminar

October 21, 2002:Bellevue Sherman Clay staff presentation "Boston Pianos" (1000 Bellevue Way N.E.)
Robert Snyder, regional manager of Steinway, will be making a presentation about Boston pianos.  Included in this evening of frivolity, at the invitation of Sherman Clay's Dave Dumont, will be free pizza and refreshments, so come hungry.

Monday, November 18, 2002: Prossers, 185th & Aurora:  VOTE ON NEW MEMBERS!
Jack Lofton speaks on "Tuning by Bicycle -- It Can Be Done"

Thursday, November 21: Fandrich North Satellite meeting
Holiday Party Friday evening, December 20th at the home of Steve Brady and Judith Cohen, 7:00-on.

FEBRUARY 19, 2001:   This month's meeting was held at Classical Grands.
The address is 9077 Holman Road NW, Seattle, WA.
Board meeting began at 6:30, the regular meeting began at 7:30,
Steve Brady did a short program on "Voicing the Europeon Hammer,"
followed by a general discussion, potpourri format, on related topics.

MARCH 23-25, 2001:
NW Regional Conference, Richmond, B.C.
For details, registration, hotels, program, maps, and more, look at this site:
http://www.canadianpianopage.com/conference.html

MARCH 29, 2001:  Thursday evening at Helmer's Music.
Special Bosendorfer presentation!
Presentation begins at 7:00 p.m. (Address:  10575 N.E. 12th St., Bellevue)

APRIL, 2001: No meeting

MAY 5, 2001:All-day seminar with John Hartman at Classical Grands

MAY 21, 2001: Elections at north-end Prosser's.
Mike Reiter & Phil Glenn speak on "The Wages of Warranty." (How to handle warranty claims deftly.)
Notice that the meeting starts early, at 7:00 p.m., because we must be out by 9:00 p.m.

JUNE 18, 2001:   Time: Board meeting 7:00.   Regular meeting 7:30. Topic:  "Is It the Hammer or the Belly?"
Location: Gable Piano, 2914 Hewitt Ave., Everett, WA  (425) 776-1717

JULY 9-15, 2001: National Convention in Reno

AUGUST 30, 2001:  Family party at Dean Petrich's on Whidbey Island  (Thursday)

Monday, SEPTEMBER 17, 2001: Analyzing the cause of, and eliminating, false beats
The meeting will be held at Helmers Music in Bellevue, at 10575 N.E. 12th St. at 6:30pm for the Board and 7:30pm for the general.

Monday, OCTOBER 15, 7:30 p.m.
at Prosser's Piano, 185th and Aurora, in north Seattle (Program:  TUNING by Roger Gable)

Monday, November 19, 2001:  Show and tell your favorite tools.
Board Meeting at 6:30, General meeting at 7:30 PM. Bellevue Washburn's Piano Store, 10635 NE 8th, Bellevue

Saturday, December 15, 2001    Annual Holiday Party            7:00 pm
at the home of Judith and Steve Brady: 205 McGraw St., Seattle, WA 98109     (206) 281-8292