Greetings to Our New Members
If you're reading a PTG member e-newsletter for the first time, welcome! If you need anything, please get in touch with your chapter president, Regional Vice President, or the PTG Office. Be sure to check out some of the great benefits of PTG membership. To all members, check out the list of new members in each month's Journal and see who's new in your area. See the info below about our upcoming 2026 convention. If you are a first-time attendee, you get $300 off your registration fee! | | |
2026 PTG Convention
July 22-25 | Arlington, VA
The 2026 convention site is live with class descriptions and more information constantly being added. Bookmark convention.ptg.org and check back for details. Registration opens March 2!
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Home Office Events for Spring 2026
Exam Weekend at the Home Office
April 18-19, 2026
Technical and Tuning Exams
Contact Ricki Klos, ricki.klos1926@gmail.com, to schedule an exam. Limited slots available.
Polyester & Lacquer Finish Touch Up Academy
May 1 & 2, 2026
Limited spots available. Come spend two full days learning the secrets of how to perform professional repair and touch up to damaged polyester or lacquer finishes. Whether you wish to be totally safe touching up edges, light scratches, and small defects, or you are ambitious enough to take on a lacquer or polyester fill repair, discover how you can add more income to your service calls. This class is also a great opportunity for those who work with piano moving or sales. Visit the Polyester & Lacquer Finish class web page at my.ptg.org/touchup for more information and to register.
Vertical Regulation (NEW!)
May 7-9, 2026
Contact Kathy Maxwell, kathy@ptg.org, 913-432-9975 for registration information.
Grand Action Regulation in 37 Steps
May 14-16, 2026
An intensive three-day skills-based course, Grand Action Regulation in 37 Steps will help you polish your skills in grand regulation and ensure that your clients' grand pianos are performing at full potential. Based on curriculum from Yamaha's "The Little Red Schoolhouse," participants will benefit from personal pianos, small group instruction and individual feedback. Visit my.ptg.org/37steps for more information.
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Upcoming Educational Events
Around the Guild
Washington State Hands-On Seminar
When: March 26-28, 2026
Where: Central Washington University,
400 E University Way, Ellensburg, WA 98925
www.pnw-ptg.org
A Day with Mario Igrec
When: Apr 18, 2026
Where: Lighthammer Piano, Mulkiteo, WA
https://seattleptg.org/events
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.
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Winter Board Update
The PTG Board of Directors recently met at the Home Office in Kansas City for their Winter Board meeting. Watch your regional community at my.ptg.org for a newsletter from your RVP with an overview of the Board actions. Read about bylaws and policy changes, new projects, exam updates and more. Meeting minutes will be available in the PTG Member Forms & Documents area at www.ptg.org as soon as they are reviewed.
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RPT Examiners: Certification Kudos
Congratulations to the following PTG members who were either certified or recertified during the 2026 Winter PTG Board of Directors meeting:
New Certifications
CTE (Certified Tuning Examiner): Harrison Applegate, RPT
TEC (Technical Examiner, Certified): David Donovan, RPT and Anika Byrley, RPT.
Recertifications
TEC (Technical Examiner, Certified) Amy Tiernan, RPT, Jason Cassel, RPT; Michael Lipnicki, RPT, Jon Ralinovsky, RPT and Dwight Haupt, RPT
If you are an RPT interested in becoming an examiner, you can find information at www.ptg.org/ptgmain/members/certification/examiner.
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PTG On the Road
National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM)
It was a busy 3 days as PTG participated in the National Association of Music Merchants show in Anaheim, CA in January. PTG was one of more than 1600 exhibitors who welcomed more than 60,000 attendees. In addition to meeting and promoting the PTG and the career of piano technology, we welcomed the more than 40 PTG members took advantage of the free registration offer for PTG members. In addition to Executive Director Aaron Ensminger, staff member Shawn Bruce, WRVP Lisa Weller, RPT and PTG President David Stoneman, RPT staffed the PTG booth. PTG Journal Editor Scott Cole, RPT was also in attendance and will report on the show in an upcoming issue.
Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) Conference
The Piano Technicians Guild will be represented at the upcoming March 21-25, 2026 Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) Conference in Chicago this year where they will be celebrating their 150th anniversary. People come from all over the world to learn, compete and network. PTG’s exhibit hall booth will feature technician referrals and information on piano service and piano technology as a career. Encourage your clients who are coming to MTNA in March to stop by booth 306 on the 7th floor of the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile and let us know that a PTG member cares for their piano. We have great giveaways!
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What's in the February 2026 Journal?
- Grand Action Alignment, Part 3: Practical Considerations
- Pascal Taskin, Genius Piano Maker of France
- Tuner’s Life: Be Bad First
The Piano Technicians Journal is always available 24-7 online. Read the February 2026 Journal.
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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 or order online from the PTG Store.
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