What is a
Registered Paino Technician?:
The Piano
Technicians Guild has two levels of membership, Associate and
Registered.
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.
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. They are encouraged to take advantage of
PTG's educational offerings. When you are looking for service on
your piano, look for a Registered Piano Technician. The logo
below designates that the member is an RPT. Note the words Registered
Piano Technician in the logo itself.
Both types of membership require adhereing to a strict code of
ethics:
Piano Technicians Guild Code of Ethics
1. I will act honorably and in a professional manner.
2. I will render the best possible service under the circumstances,
always keeping the best interests of my client in mind.
3. I will engage only in fair trade practices in the knowledge that
I am reflecting the honesty and integrity for which the Piano
Technicians Guild stands.
4. I will use the name and trademarks of the Piano Technicians Guild
properly and will encourage others to do the same.
5. I will strive to upgrade my professional skills and I will
encourage and help others to do the same.
6. I will promote, in any way that I can, good will toward my
profession and toward the music industry.
For more details go to: www.ptg.org
