Piano Technicians Guild Connecticut Chapter
Chapter Meetings & Events
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SEPTEMBER CHAPTER MEETING
September 18, Middletown, CT
Dinner at 4:45pm, Technical at 5:45, Business meeting around 6:30
Dinner & Meeting Location:
Verocucino Restaurant, Tradewinds Plaza, 749 Saybrook Rd, Middletown, CT 06457
Please RSVP to ptgct64@gmail.com so we can give the restaurant a head count.
https://www.verocucino.com/online-ordering/vero-cucino/menu
Technical:
A Zoom presentation given by Gazelle about their piano business management software, with an overview of latest improvements, with Q & A. Send questions for Gazelle to ptgct64@gmail.com so we can forward them to Gazelle beforehand.
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OCTOBER CHAPTER MEETING
October 16, Fairfield, CT
Dinner at 5:00pm, Technical 6:00-7:30, Business meeting at 7:30
Dinner & Meeting Location:
Faust Harrison Piano Shop
322 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, CT 06825
Technical:
A Technician's Journey through hearing loss, presented by Eric Johnson​
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NOVEMBER CHAPTER MEETING
Technical:
The Steinway Spiros System, presented by Lauren Scalfani, RPT & Sound Engineer.
More information about meeting to come.​​
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SAVE THE DATE:
March 28-30th 2025
Hands-on Training for Piano Technicians
Courtyard by Marriott New Haven Orange/Milford
136 Marsh Hill Rd, Orange, CT 06477
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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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2024 Midwest Regional Conference (MRCO)
Starts: Sep 20, 2024 08:00 (CT)
Ends: Sep 22, 2024 17:00 (CT)
Where: Marriott Overland Park, 10800 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66210
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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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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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2025 PTG Convention & Tencial Institute
Starts: Jul 16, 2025 08:00 (CT)
Ends: Jul 19, 2025 17:30 (CT)
Where: Iowa Events Center and Hilton Des Moines Downtown, 730 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Past Meetings & Events
CHAPTER SUMMER PICNIC
August 21, 2024, Lyme, CT
Gates Open at Noon!
Swimming, Boating, Volleyball...or sit on the porch and soak up the sun and good conversation.
Dinner at 5:00 pm
Burger, dogs, Veggie Burgers provided by the chapter.
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: