May 2025

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Welcome, Everyone

If you're reading a PTG member e-newsletter for the first time, welcome! You’re one of 155 new members that have joined 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.

2025 PTG Convention &

Technical Institute

Convention Registration Is Open!

July 16-19

Iowa Events Center and Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Des Moines, Iowa

Check out these quick links to start planning your

2025 PTG Convention & Technical Institute experience.

Registration

Institute Classes

Hotel Reservations

Exams

Sponsors and Exhibitors

Visit convention.ptg.org for updates and new items.

Find out why people love coming to PTG conventions!

Special Offer for First-Time Convention Attendees

PTG members can save $300 on any 2025 registration. You must call 913-432-9975 to register at the First-Timer Rate. 

Save Money

A Convention Roommate Connection community is available for those interested in sharing rooms. Check out the Convention Rideshare Connection community if you'd like to carpool.

2025 Key Convention Dates & Deadlines

• May 19 | Board and Committee Reports due for the 2025 Council meeting. Download a Committee Report form. Forward to barbara@ptg.org in Word format.
• July 1 | Council Delegate Forms due. Download a Council Delegate Form.
• July 1 | Last day for best convention rate | convention.ptg.org
• July 13-14 | PTG Board of Directors Meeting
• July 15 | Council Meeting and Opening Activities
• July 16-19 | Institute Classes, Exhibit Hall, Concerts and Special Events

Congratulations, 2025 PTGF Scholarship Recipients!

Frederick Ravid - Denver, CO

Jonathan Patterson - Waco, TX 

Did you know that the Piano Technicians Guild Foundation also offers up to ten Leadership Scholarships for RPT exams each year to PTG members who hold office in their local chapters as President, Vice President, Secretary, or Treasurer? Visit the PTGF website to learn more about all of the scholarship opportunities and other programs available.

The Jack Wyatt Museum

Long-time PTG Member Jack Wyatt, RPT, passed away earlier this month. Wyatt was instrumental in creating the PTG Foundation Museum at the Home Office in Kansas City. The museum was named after him in 2005 and will remain a part of his legacy. A virtual tour is available and visitors are always welcome.

Piano Jobs at Convention

Looking for a job? Looking to fill open or soon to be open positions? Let us help you connect during the 2025 PTG Convention and Technical Institute. We’ll have a dedicated bulletin board where job seekers and employers can post their information. There are no cost or registration requirements, but if you are interested in participating, we’d like to know. Please send a note to shawn@ptg.org or kathy@ptg.org.

Using Outreach Materials to Grow Your Chapter

Wondering why you’ve got people asking you about getting started in a piano technology career? Are you wondering how to respond? We’ve got answers. PTG is starting to see positive results from the Membership Outreach and Retention efforts. That means you might be seeing an increase in people interested in piano technology and the Piano Technicians Guild. As a chapter leader you might be wondering, “What do I do with them?” The PTG Marketing Committee and the PTG Chapter Health Committee have teamed up to bring you a checklist to help guide you and your fellow chapter members as PTG welcomes new faces and builds relationships. Visit the Membership Outreach & Retention site and view the new checklist. A big thanks to Committee Chairs Leeanna Queen, RPT and Daniel Haubert, RPT for their help in putting this together.

Take the Journal Survey!

If you haven’t already done so, the Piano Technicians Journal staff is looking for your input to help shape the future of the magazine. Take the survey.

What's in the May 2025 Journal?

•  Action Geometry Demystified, Part 1:The Jack
• The NAMM Show 2025
• Tuner’s Life: Three Stories from the Pop World

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

Having Trouble Logging in to a PTG Website or Portal?

If you are not a regular user of the PTG websites and need some help, visit our User FAQ page (my.ptg.org/help/userfaq) for instructions on how to update your login information. Logging in to your account will enable you to receive member discounts on PTG Store purchases and event registrations, access the full member directory, learn about RPT certifications and exams, access the my.ptg.org discussion groups and more. Be sure to login using your email address as your username. You can always click on Forgot Password to create a new password. Please feel free to call the PTG Home Office at 913-432-9975 for technical assistance.