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I've was born
in raised and still live in
Alton. For eighteen years I
worked as a licensed
Embalmer/Funeral Director in
Wood River until I accepted
the position of pastor in
1992 at Calvary Temple at
713 Washington Ave. in
Alton.
I began in music at the early age of seven years old. I studied as a
youngster with Gloria
Thrasher on Brown street and
then with Ron Kelly during
high school along with
taking courses associated
with Roger Williams through
Halpin Music. I also began
as church organist at the
age of fifteen and from
there went on to become
minister of music until I
became pastor at the age of
33. But I still have a very
prominent input with the
music at our church.
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We have three pianos in our
church and I have one in my quarters.
After having to pay for replacement
strings and continual tuning for these I
felt that I would like to learn how to
service them myself. It made sense with
my many years of music. I then spoke
with local tuners and decided to take up
the trade and learn all I could.
I was informed of different courses available and began my research to
see what would be involved and where I
could get the best instruction. It was
decided that the best (and of course,
most expensive) course was offered from
Randy Potter School of Piano. At
totally accredited school in Oregon
which is highly endorsed by everyone
I've spoke with as well as the PTG
(Piano Technicians Guild).
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It may be harder and
more involved than other
courses, but as the old
adage goes: "you get what you pay for."
I believe with my training and experience as well as the use of all the new
technology (electric strobe computerized piano tuning), I will
be able to offer those who want a quality technician exactly what they need.
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My service
area is mainly the greater
Alton-Granite City areas. But I
service in Calhoun county all
the way over to Bunker Hill and
as far south as Cahokia.
Additional mileage charges will
be incurred accordingly. But
with the cost of fuel I've had
no other options. Thank you for
your understanding. |
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PROFESSIONAL
SPECIAL APPROACH
QUALITY
EXPERIENCE
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