The Butler School of Piano Technology
Rick Butler RPT - Registered Piano Technician, The Piano Technicians Guild
rickbutler@thebutlerschool.org
phone: 240 396 7480
Our course is designed for people who like to learn on their own. Both the Tuning and Technical courses are mentored courses that are designed for people who want to combine the convenience of online assistance, personal support, and feedback. Rick and occasionally other experienced members of the Piano Technicians Guild will give you the assistance you require.
We will do our best to provide you with the foundation skills in Tuning, Regulation, and Repairs necessary to pass the Certification Exams offered by the Piano Technicians Guild. As an RPT, you can competently service the pianos in your community.
Enrollment - Four Options
The Complete Course in Piano Technology - Tuning and Technical
• Full Tuition: $2375.00 or Payment plan of $180 a month for 14 months
◦ Tools can be purchased separately from a Piano Supply company. Basic tools for the Tuning Course are about $225. Basic tools for the Technical Course begin at about $350. Grand and Vertical Action models and other necessary items for the technical instruction must be obtained from outside sources. The local chapter of the Piano Technicians Guild can often loan you these models, or they can be purchased directly from the Piano Technicians Guild.
◦ Includes written materials in PDF format and access to our online video library.
◦ Phone and email consultations are included in the tuition fee.
◦ Live tutoring sessions are also included. Tutoring sessions can be booked by clicking on the Calendar in the navigation window above.
Terms of Enrollment
The tuition includes the study materials, instructional video support, email, phone, and live tutoring sessions. The Butler School uses several different instructors. Tools will be purchased separately from Schaff Piano Supply (or another supply house) as needed.
By enrolling in the school, you agree to abide by all the standards and policies outlined by The Butler School of Piano Technology.
You further accept and agree that you will not in any way or form copy, reproduce, or share with anyone any written material, the Video Library or any other form of material provided by and/or received from the Butler School of Piano Technology as operated by Richard James Butler, Jr. and agents and representatives of Richard James Butler, Jr. The use of any materials provided by Butler School of Piano will be limited to your personal use and benefit solely. There will be no refund of tuition fees if a student withdraws from the school. The Butler School uses a number of instructors.
The Tuning Course - Tuning course without techncial materials and technical turtoring
• Tuition: $1375.00 - or Payment Plan of 120 a month for 12 months
◦ Tools are purchased separately from a Piano Supply company. Basic tools for the Tuning Course are about $225.
◦ Includes written materials in PDF format and access to our online tuning video library.
◦ Phone and email consultations are included in the tuition fee.
◦ Live tutoring sessions are also included. Tutoring sessions can be booked by clicking on the Calendar in the navigation window above.
We accept Visa - MasterCard - Discover - American Express - PayPal.