December 2025

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Welcome, Everyone

If you're reading a PTG member e-newsletter for the first time, welcome! You’re probably one of the 334 new members that have joined the Piano Technicians Guild since January 1. All those new faces mean new opportunities for introductions, education and sharing, which is why PTG exists. If any of you have questions or needs, please get in touch with your chapter president, Regional Vice President, or the PTG Office. We’re here to help.

The New Vertical Action Model

A PTG Member Exclusive!

The new WNG Three-Note Vertical Action Model is now available!



Approved for use on RPT Exams

Great for Training and Demonstrations

$510 plus $55 shipping and handling

Call the PTG Home Office at 913-432-9975 to order.

Don't Let Your Membership Lapse | Dues Renewal Deadline December 31

Options for Paying the Full Amount Due:

• Pay online with a credit card or ACH.
• Call the PTG Home Office at 913-432-9975.
• Send a check to PTG at 4444 Forest Ave, Kansas City KS 66106. Include the invoice number on your check.

Monthly Payment Plan

• If you are currently enrolled in the monthly payment program, it will automatically continue. Please make sure your payment information is current. 
• If you wish to set up a new monthly payment plan, please contact the office at 913-432-9975. There is an administration charge of $5 per month.
• Please note that chapter dues are not eligible for monthly payments and must be paid in full.

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

The Piano Technicians Guild extends a wish to you for a happy holiday season and a healthy and prosperous 2026. A few highlights from 2025:

• PTG welcomed 334 new members and cheered as 39 members earned accreditation as a Registered Piano Technician (RPT).
• PTG welcomed 527 registrants, including 150 first time attendees, to Des Moines IA for the annual PTG convention.
• Sold out GAR 37 and Polyester classes at the PTG Home Office (with a waiting list for future events).
• Increased chapter, state and regional educational opportunities, with more scheduled as we start 2026.
• Said goodbye to long-time Executive Director Barbara Cassaday and welcomed new Executive Director Aaron Ensminger.

These things happen for you and because of you. Thanks so much for allowing us to serve you. If you need anything, please get in touch with us.

Holiday Hours

The PTG Home Office will be closed the following days:

December 24-26, 2025

January 19, 2025 

There may be delays in PTG Store shipping during the holidays and for inventory in January. Please place any orders as soon as possible in order to ensure the most timely delivery.

Upcoming Educational Events

A Day with Mario Igrec

When: Apr 18, 2026

Where: Lighthammer Piano, Mulkiteo, WA

A Day with Fred Sturm

When: May 16, 2026

Where: Faust-Harrison Pianos, 214 Central Avenue, White Plains, NY

The PTG Events Calendar is available 24-7 at www.ptg.org/ptgmain/about/events.

Attend NAMM 2026

NAMM and the PTG have again partnered to offer members a free registration to the January 22-24, 2026 NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA. Here’s how it works:

• You must be a PTG member.
• You MUST send an e-mail to shawn@ptg.org with your complete name and e-mail address by December 23, 2025. Please include NAMM NAME BADGE REQUEST in the subject line.
• When registration opens, that e-mail address will be shared with NAMM. You will receive an e-mail from NAMM with further instructions on how to complete the registration process. Once complete, you will receive confirmation from NAMM that your badge awaits you.

If you make it to the show, please make sure and say hello at the PTG booth.

More information about the NAMM show is available at www.namm.org/thenammshow/attend.

What's in the December 2025 Journal?      

• A Homemade Remedy for Verdigris Treatment
• The Escapement Escape Room, Part 2: The Escapement Bump

The Piano Technicians Journal is always available 24-7 online. Read the December 2025 issue.

Key Deadlines and Dates

• December 31, 2025 | Last day for 2026 dues payments.
• February 1, 2026 | Award Nominations due for the Golden Hammer, Hall of Fame and Member of Note awards. Visit the Awards Committee web page to learn more. Submit nominations by February 1 to awards@ptg.org. Download an Awards Nomination Form.
• February 1, 2026 | Nominations for PTG Board of Directors due. Positions include President, Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer and Regional Vice Presidents. Visit the Nominating Committee page at www.ptg.org to learn more. Submit nominations to nominating@ptg.org.
• February 2-4, 2026 | Winter PTG Board of Directors Meeting | PTG Home Office, Kansas City