Upcoming Reyburn CyberTuner Classes at PTG and other conventions
Dean Reyburn
,
Carl Lieberman
and
Dave Lamoreaux
will be teaching classes on
Reyburn CyberTuner
at PTG Regional Conventions and other locations (see below for contact info). One class is introductory,
the other intermediate to advanced. If you're new to RCT, computers, or visual tuning, take the Intro
class before the Advanced class.
Class descriptions:
Class 1: Introduction to the SMARTER Reyburn CyberTuner and Pocket RCT
In this class we quickly cover RCT basics, then demonstrate using RCT's Smart Partials analyzing a piano's inharmonicity to
create smoother transitions at the breaks. We also explore basics such as quick, accurate pitch
raises, and converging the ear's aural preferences with a machine's digital decision making using
RCT's Custom Equalizer and Pianalyzer tools.
Class 2: Advanced Reyburn CyberTuner techniques
RCT's more powerful features will be shown: using RCT's graphs and spreadsheets to analyze and
predict the sound of a tuning; Custom EQ which lets you preview aural intervals and micro-adjust
the stretch of each octave; Limits, which auto-modifies a tuning if it detects scales problems,
e.g., on a spinet; Pianalyzer which displays volume, sustain, pitch, and inharmonicity of 16
partials for any note; converting to one of RCT's 57 built-in Historical Temperaments or creating
your own.
Class 3: Pitch Raising with Reyburn CyberTuner
Whether you use a laptop or Pocket PC, using RCT's automated pitch raise program, one quick pass (15 minutes) leaves most notes within a
cent or two for pitch raises of 50 cents or more. RCT auto-measures each note and auto-calculates its
overpull using each note's optimal overpull percentage from a custom chart. New feature: you
can now create, name, and save your own customized overpull percentages charts.
Class 4: Hybrid Tuning Combining Digital and Aural Techniques with RCT
Aural versus electronic tuning is the wrong question. The right answer is Hybrid tuning, which combines
aural and digital techniques to help you tune more efficiently, accurately, and profitably. We'll use
our ears and Reyburn CyberTuner to explore this concept, including when (and how) to stretch
more or less, tuning aftertouch, improving your stability and unison tuning, hearing how to choose a
low bass tuning partial, and more. Advanced RCT techniques demonstrated will include Custom EQ to preview
scale problems; Limits which automatically modifies a tuning based on scale deficiencies (eg, the accursed spinet);
Pianalyzer which displays volume, sustain,
pitch, and inharmonicity of 16 partials for any note; and converting to one
of RCT's 57 built-in Historical Temperaments or creating your own.
Class 5: Stability, Unisons and Tuning hammer technique
Unisons are the most hearable component of every tuning, if a unison is out of tune so is every interval of
that note. If a string moves tomorrow, it doesn't matter where you tune it today. Tolerance for unison error is
much tighter than any interval, even octaves. Stability and unisons greatly affect your chances of
earning a living as a pro tuner. We'll discuss and demostrate methods to achieve a more stable tuning
including both equipment and technique
Class 6: Aurally Troubleshooting the Midrange
Whether you tune aurally or electronically, you need to know how to hear, localize, and fix tuning errors
left over from your initial passes. Using aural techniques only, we'll demonstrate efficient troubleshooting
techniques to polish your tunings, such as interval prioritization, voting for the villain, and choosing the
best aural tests. This class is designed for all tuners who want to be faster and more accurate (i.e., everyone)
and should be especially useful for Associates who are preparing for the RPT Tuning Exam.
Class 7: Tuning Exam Prep
Are you worried about what goes on inside the Tuning Exam room? If so, this is your class. We'll explain: how
to practice for the exam using an ETD as a tutor, how to score yourself and how the examiners master tune the
exam piano. We'll cover exam time limits, detuning and the scoring procedures. We'll also show you some aural
verification techniques which are especially important to examinees using an electronic tuning device.
Questions encouraged.
Note: Dean Reyburn, RPT is a CTE (Certified Tuning Examiner), advisor to the PTG Examinatiton and Test Standards
Committee, designated CTE trainer, and has taught the above Tuning Exam Prep class for the last seven National PTG
Convention Institutes held in June or July.
Class 8: Developing your Private Practice Piano Tuning & Repair business
A practical how-to business class. There are several stages of developement in a piano tuning & repair business,
we'll discuss practical methods for getting new business in the early stanges and maximizing your time and income
for mature businesses. How to quickly fill your tuning & repair schedule with full price paying customers which you
enjoy servicing. If you're not making $100,000 a year you need this class!
Class 9: Learning Aural Tuning for tuning device users.
Are you dependent on your tuning device? Want to learn aural tuning to pass the PTG exam? Do you have trouble verifying
your tuning device's decisions by ear on a piano? This class gives practical techniques and information to start you down
the road to learning aural tuning. This class will help with choosing an aural temperament sequence, aural interval rules of thumb,
coincidental partials, and aural error detection techniques are just some of the topics covered.
We plan on exhibiting and/or teaching at the following organized Piano Technician
conventions and seminars:
October 25-28, 2007
SOUTHEAST REGIONAL CONFERENCE (PTG)
Crowne Plaza Airport
Atlanta, GA
Contact: Chuck Cook
230 Marsh Street, Griffin GA
Phone: 770-229-4298
Email: info@sercptg.com
Dean Reyburn and collegues will be teaching and exhibiting
April 25-27, 2008
NEECSO (PTG)
Sheraton Tara, Nashua, NH
Nashua, NH
Contact: Douglas Kirkwood
9 Woodbine Lane, Amherst, NH 03031
Phone: (603) 424-7996
Dean and Nate Reyburn and collegues will be teaching and exhibiting
June 18-22, 2008
51st ANNUAL PTG CONVENTION AND TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Hyatt Regency in Orange County
Anaheim, CA
Contact: Home Office
Phone: 913-432-9975
Email: ptg@ptg.org
Dean, Marty and Nate Reyburn & Carl Lieberman will be teaching and exhibiting
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