The Butler School of Piano Technology

Learn to Tune Pianos

An Interactive Course in Piano Technology
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Learn Piano Tuning

If you cannot afford, in time or money, to attend a one or two-year program at a residential school for piano technology, this school is your best alternative. There isn't another school that I am aware of that provides the personal, timely, and comprehensive instruction that you will receive here.
I cover all phases of aural piano tuning, including the concepts on which equal temperament is founded. This includes advanced tuning features not offered by other schools.
My students can be found in the United States and many countries worldwide, including Ireland, Spain, Croatia, Japan, the UK, New Zealand, and others.

Welcome

This course is designed to give you the knowledge and develop the skills needed to pass the Certification Exams offered by the Piano Technicians Guild.
Once enrolled, you'll have access to all course material within 24 hours or less.
Students who complete the course receive a Certificate in Basic Piano Technology>

A few words about the school from
Rick Butler, RPT, CTE, TEC

If you would like to become a professional piano technician, ready to handle routine tuning, service, and repair, then why not qualify as Registered Piano Technician - RPT - member of the Piano Technicians Guild. If you're a member of the PTG, I invite you to enroll in my school and prepare to pass the PTG Certification Exams! Here's a video that you might enjoy watching to learn a little bit about where this profession could take you. I am very proud to introduce to you my brother, Rodney.

About the School

Our Mission

Our school is dedicated to providing quality education. We wish to offer a unique and interactive learning experience for those who want to begin a new career or part-time business in tuning and servicing pianos as a certified professional piano technician.

More Information

Live Stream Tutoring

If you have access to a good internet connection, you can take advantage of the opportunity to have supervised aural tuning practice sessions right from your home.

Instructional Video Library

The online video library is a significant part of our course. These videos allow you to watch how the information presented in the instruction manual is applied. We are constantly adding videos to our library.

Is Piano Tuning for you?

Piano Technology is an excellent profession for those who like to work independently. Piano technicians report a high level of job satisfaction, a low-stress level, and a serious commitment to continued personal and professional growth.

My Students

Our School is dedicated to providing quality education. We wish to offer a unique and interactive learning experience for those who want to begin a new career or part-time business in tuning and servicing pianos.

About Rick Butler

Rick Butler has been a full-time piano technician for over four decades. He has been teaching piano technology at some level throughout his career. His school has helped many people enter this profession.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Our School values all students as unique. As such, we have a strict non-discrimination policy. We believe everyone should be treated equally regardless of race, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, citizenship, or any other such characteristic.

Why not take your exam and become a professional piano technician by earning your certification as a 'Registerd Piano Technican member of the Piano Technicians Guild? They did!