Location: Robert Lowry’s Piano Experts  click here for directions

7:30pm  Business meeting

8:00pm Technical presentation

Refreshments will be provided

Happy New year everyone!

The meeting will feature Paul Hansen, a 30 year vetren, will share some of his many tricks with us.  Paul is well known for his enthusiasm for piano technology and making tools and jigs for greater levels of precision in regulation and restoration work.

Business meeting will discuss OGPT exams,  possible trips and the OGPT Library.

If you have any concerns or questions please e-mail Kathy at uxbridgeintune@gmail.com or Kirk  Shibley at kirkshibley@gmail.com

2 Matilda St in the cafe.

click here for map location
The OGPT Library is now up and running.    We have found a home for the books Kindly donated to the guild by Joe Ormond.   The books will be available to members to sign out between meetings and will reside for now at Kirk Shibley’s workshop at 2 Matilda st.    There will be an open house at 2 Matilda St at the Merchants of Green Coffee  to have a look at what we have.   We will be posting a list of the available books in the near future.

Time: 7:00pm

Michael Chau’s Piano Emporium

80 Bass Pro Mills Rd, Vaughan On.

We are pleased to announce Piano designer and builder Delwin Fandrich will be joining us later this month at Michael Chau’s Piano Emporium.  Working closely with Young Chang since 2009, Fandrich has redesigned their entire product line focusing on improved consistency, soundboard/plate design and hammer production.  Fandrich lectures extensively on piano technology and design topics in the U.S., Europe, Australia, and Asia.

When not traveling he designs, redesigns, and re-manufactures pianos in his workshop in Olympia, Washington.

Thank you Michael and Young Chang Canada for bringing us this respected person in our industry.

If possible, indicate your plan to attend by using our ‘Contact Us‘ page or by emailing our secretary Kathy Normandeau at  uxbridgeintune@gmail.com

OGPT Bulletin

Welcome Back!

September 29, at 7:30pm at Kathy Normandeau’s

RSVP Kathy if you would like to attend.

To: All members

We hope to see you at our first meeting of the 2011-12 year.   Kirk Shibley will hold a discussion on the piano business in terms of which brands belong to which parent company and from which country they are imported along with other related information.   It is easy to fall behind on this information so this will help to take a step back and see the industry as a whole.

There will also be brief technical presentation TBA.   We’re hoping to do this every meeting so anyone interested in sharing some knowledge or a trick of the trade is welcome to do so.  Let us know if you have something.

In October, Del Fandarich from Young Chang will make a presentation at Mike Chau’s Piano Emporium in Vaughn. This will be open to all technicians so we will not have a business meeting at that time.   This will be posted here and an email will be sent out with the details when they are available.

Location:      The home of Kathy Normandeau

RSVP Kathy if you would like to attend but didn’t receive the invite email.

Time: 7:30pm sharp.

Topics: Business meeting, Piano Makers and refreshments.

If you have any concerns or suggestions, please e-mail Kathy at uxbridgeintune@gmail.com or Kirk  Shibley at kirkshibley@gmail.com

Kathy Normandeau

Piano Technician, OGPT

Secretary

(416) 518-8897

uxbridgeintune@gmail.com

We will be having our Annual General  Meeting at the Old Mill again this year.  It will be in the Drawing room.  Coffee and snacks will be served.   This will be open to all members of the OGPT.

The Old Mill is locaded at 21 Old Mill Rd, Toronto, ON.

It is just north of Bloor St on the west bank of the Humber River. Parking is free.

Kirk Shibley

The next meeting will be taking place at Michael Chau’s Piano Emporium on March 17th 2011:

7:30pm Business meeting

8:00pm Discussion topic

80 Bass Pro Mills Drive, Unit 16
Vaughan, ON L4K 5W9

Phone: 905-738-7887

Exit from the Bass Pro Mills Drive exit off of the 400 in Vaughan and drive east.

Mike will be holding a discussion on casters, dollies, their installation and common problems that we face on the road.

Exams will begin at 2pm.  If you would like to take one of our exams and haven’t yet made arrangements  contact Kirk at 416 795 2020.

We have organized the January meeting and it will be taking place at

Robert Lowry Piano Experts:

943 Eglinton Avenue East
Toronto, ON M4G 2L5
(888) 569-7397

The store is located West of the DVP and east of Bayview Ave on the south side.

Date/Time: January 27, 2011
7:30pm Business meeting
8:00pm Presentation with Jamie Musselwhite

Following the business meeting Jamie Muselwhite, a respected veteran piano technician will discuss how to approach pianos that have been left alone a little too long. Yes, the topic will be pitch raises/pitch adjustments.

We look forward to seeing you!

We have organized the fall meeting and it will be taking place at Cosmo Music Superstore

10 Via Renzo Drive, Richmond Hill.

Located between Elgin Mills Rd E. and Major Mackenzie Dr E. East off Leslie Ave and West of the 404.

Date/Time: November 25, 2010
7:30pm Business meeting
8:00pm Presentation

Following the business meeting we will have a look at the lines of pianos available at the superstore. This will be hosted by Sales Manager John Ebata. It will be good opportunity to ‘pick the brain of a veteran sales person in our field. As a supplement to the presentation and Q&A, Kathy Normandeau will be offering some insights into choosing the right piano for a given situation/customer.

Plan on arriving early so you can have a look around this mammoth 55000 square foot store.

We look forward to seeing you!