Piano Technicians Guild Connecticut Chapter
Chapter Meetings & Events​
October 15, 2025 Chapter Meeting
5:00 pm- Dinner at Coyote Flaco: 635 New Britain Ave, Hartford, CT 06106
6:30pm- Meeting at Shawn’s Piano 221 Newfield Avenue, West Hartford, Connecticut 06110
Technical with Jay Dickinson, 3D printers are a versatile tool for making jigs for piano restoration and replacement parts. We will explore the basics of 3D printers- the types of printers, materials, setup and design of prints with some examples of usage and a demo of the actual printing of a part relevant to piano technology.
* Meeting available on Zoom this month. See KeyBed monthly email for Zoom links.
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November 19, 2025 Chapter Meeting
Meeting Location: River Valley Piano- Rich Lindhal 101 Industrial Park Rd, Unit B Vernon, CT
3:30pm Technical with Hillary York, RPT and Louis Del Bene, present “Intro to Holes for the Road-Tech". A quick summary of how to make holes. We'll spend the majority of the time talking about how to deal with stripped out holes (stack screws, flange screws, etc...). Includes hands on practice! Dinner & business meeting to follow.
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National Meetings & Events
Link to National PTG Events Page:
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https://www.ptg.org/ptgmain/about/events
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​Grand Action Regulation in 37 Steps
Starts: Oct 16, 2025 08:00 (CT)
Ends: Oct 18, 2025 18:00 (CT)
Where: Piano Technicians Guild Home Office, 4444 Forest Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106
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​Exam Weekend at PTG Home Office
Starts: Oct 25, 2025 08:00 (CT)
Ends: Oct 26, 2025 17:00 (CT)
Where: PTG Home Office, 4444 Forest Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106
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Past Meetings & Events
September 17, 2025 Chapter Meeting
Time: 5:00 pm Dinner, 6:00 pm Technical
Technical: Level Up Your Voicing Game: Master the Powered Voicing Tool by Ben Cross
Location: Faust Harrison, 322 Black Rock TPK, Fairfield, CT
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August 20, 2025 Chapter Summer Picnic
Time: 12:00-4:00 pm
Location: House & Workshop of Chris Chiarella
Newburgh, NY
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​2025 PTG Convention & Tencial Institute
Starts: Jul 16, 2025 08:00 (CT)
Ends: Jul 19, 2025 17:30 (CT)
Where: Iowa Events Center & Hilton Des Moines Downtown, 730 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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June 18, 2025 Piano Rescue Project
10:00 AM - Norwalk City Hall, 125 East Ave, Norwalk, CT
We will be working on a 1940's Baldwin 9' grand. The work to be done: Clean inside of piano. Touchup outside finish of case. Action will include, evening out friction, adjustment, and regulation.
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May 21, 2025 CT Chapter Banquet
Where: Courtyard New Haven Orange/Milford
136 Marsh Hill Rd, Orange, CT 06477
Time : 5:15 pm
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May 17, 2025 A Day With Steve Brady
8:30 am to 5 pm
Location: Faust-Harrison Pianos, White Plains, NY
Steve will present classes on Dampers, Action Rejuvenation & Tone Regulation.
Free to NYC Chapter members, $25 for other PTG members, $50 for non PTG members.
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April 16, 2025 Monthly Chapter Meeting
Time: 3:00 pm; Business Meeting: 5:15
Location: Community Music School- 90 Main Street, Centerbook, CT
Technical: Don't Have a Temperament Tantrum!! with Jim and Amy
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March 28-30 Hands on Training
​The Advanced Hands-on Training will consist of over 20 stations, with videos on performing the repair or regulation. Facilitators will assist you, but this is a self-guided learning experience at your own pace.
Cost: $250 for 20 hours of station access. Food included.
Hours of Training:
Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.,
Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location:
Courtyard by Marriott New Haven Orange/Milford 136 Marsh Hill Rd, Orange, CT 06477
Special group rate is $129.00 for a King bed - $139.00 for two Double beds per night.
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March 19, 2025 Monthly Chapter Meeting
​Business Meeting: 7:00 pm
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2025 South Central Regional Conference (SCRC)
Starts: Mar 5, 2025 08:00 (CT)
Ends: Mar 8, 2025 17:00 (CT)
Where: Hilton Hotel, 113 South University Parks Dr, Waco, TX 76701
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FEBRUARY 19, 2025 CHAPTER MEETING
5:00-6:30pm Dinner at Coyote Flaco, Hartford, CT
6:30-8:30pm Business Meeting & Technical at Shawn's Piano, 221 Newfield, Av, Harford, CT 06106
Technical presentation by Chris Chiarella on the Pianosens electronic tuning device​​
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PTG Board of Directors Winter Meeting
Starts: Feb 3, 2025 08:00 (CT)
Ends: Feb 5, 2025 17:00 (CT)
Where: Piano Technicians Guild Home Office, 4444 Forest Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106
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JANUARY 2025 CHAPTER MEETING
2pm at River Valley Piano
101 Industrial Park Rd, Unit B, Vernon, CT​​​​
Becoming a PTG Member
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If you are a piano technician or someone who is interested in becoming a piano technician, and would like to find out more about the PTG and the Connecticut Chapter, you are welcome to come to one of our meetings or events. Please send an email to ptgct64@gmail.com to speak to one of our members who can answer any questions you may have about our chapter and the PTG.
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The Piano Technicians Guild is the world's largest nonprofit organization serving piano tuners, technicians, and craftspersons.
PTG’s mission is to promote the highest possible standards of piano service by providing members with opportunities for professional development, by recognizing technical competence through examinations and by advancing the interests of its members.
PTG sponsors meetings, seminars, workshops and conventions, and publishes a monthly technical magazine, the Piano Technicians Journal, which features a wealth of technical information ranging from useful hints to in-depth instruction on tuning, repairing and rebuilding.
PTG members can also earn the Registered Piano Technician (RPT) accreditation through examination.
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For more information go to:
https://www.ptg.org/join/membership
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Becoming a Piano Technician
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The PIANO TECHNICIANS GUILD has spent the past 60+ years promoting the highest possible standard for piano service and helping people from all kinds of backgrounds advance their skills in this trade through relationships, community, and certification.
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For more information and to watch a brief video on becoming a Piano Technician. Go to:
https://www.ptg.org/become-a-tech
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Watch a brief video by Ashley Turner about why she decided to become a piano technician. Go to: