What is a Registered Piano Technician (RPT)
The field of piano technology is an unregulated trade. Therefore, the Piano Technicians Guild has set its own standards of quality for piano technicians. The Guild has two types of members including Registered Piano Technicians and Associates.
PTG membership is open to all individuals who are 18 years of age and older with a professional or a vocational interest in piano technology. The title of “Registered Piano Technician” must be earned by passing a series of examinations.
To attain the RPT classification, a PTG member must pass three examinations which include a written exam that tests basic knowledge of piano design, tuning theory, repair techniques and various other topics relevant to piano technology. This is followed by two separate practical, hands-on exams test tuning, and technical skills.
The rating of RPT is not meant to be a rating for a rebuilder, it’s meant to show that the technician is ready to handle normal piano service and repair. Only Registered Piano Technicians can advertise with that title. The Piano Technicians Guild does allow Associate members to advertise as “Associate” members, but these members have not yet passed the exams.
Official Description of the Categories of Registered Piano Technicians
A Registered Piano Technician (RPT) has passed a series of rigorous examinations on the maintenance, repair, and tuning of pianos. Only RPTs are authorized by The Piano Technicians Guild to display the logo containing the words “Registered Piano Technician”.
An Associate is a member who has not passed the RPT examinations. Associates may be studying piano technology and working toward RPT status, or may be piano retailers, rebuilders, refinishers or other specialists.
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