We are proud to present the following classes for NCRC Atlanta 2007!

Conquering The Trouble Spots
Instructor:  Jeff Owens
Level:  All

“All it needs is tuning”. How many times have you heard that? Only to find a piano in disrepair when you get to there. This class concentrates on how to quickly assess the situation and easy fast techniques on how to repair problems the customer didn’t mention on the phone. You will gain confidence in the field and gain money in your pocket.

Finish Restoration
Instructor: Ruth Phillips
Level:  All

Webb and Ruth Phillips bring their expertise in wood and finishes to a new area, that of cleaning and restoring older finishes.  Sometimes the customer’s budget doesn’t allow for a full refinishing, but the cabinet is lovely, and has beautiful wood just waiting for a chance to shine.  The value of trade-ins leaps when the finish is beautiful.  Learn how to make repairs, de-gunk the finish and put a glow into old finishes.

Fix That Lyre
Instructor:  Debbie Cyr
Level:  All

General grand lyre repairs, featuring proper repairs for unglued lyre posts, all kinds of pedal mechanisms, and a demonstration of just how easy installing a Steinway lyre really is!!!

When Bad Things Happen To Good Pianos
Instructor:  Kent Webb
Level:  All

As we service pianos daily we encounter many diverse situations. Pianos span a wide range of styles, ages, and conditions and the problems we address reflect this diversity. Often it is true that diagnosis is ninety percent of the cure. Problems we rarely encounter can waste valuable time as we search for the causes. This class will explore the evaluation and the solutions for problems we must correct and demonstrate the procedures and tools required to properly perform these repairs.