Hello everyone. I have been playing the piano since I was a child and as I grew up, I became increasingly interested in piano mechanics, particularly the functioning and restoration of this instrument. While searching the internet for lessons on this subject, I found you and started following your very interesting and well-explained video lessons. By any chance, can you tell me how this profession works in Italy? I know that there are no schools or courses in our nation, so I wonder if a certificate or diploma is necessary to practice. What can you tell me about this?
You are indeed right. By doing this, you not only realize from the outside "how things are done," but you also deeply understand what the commercial issues, material ordering, etc., etc., are.
In Italy, however, I think the situation is dramatic; at least listening to what a few trusted tuners say. Even conservatory students are tightening their belts, and therefore work is decreasing along with prices. In Italy, there are also very few people willing and able to understand the value of well-done artisanal work and... especially work done with thought; I have faced a true ordeal with paintings.
You're talking to me, who for some time has been trying to leave everything behind to dedicate myself to something artisanal, but the compromise is not easy. For example: where to find work, temperatures, humidity, management expenses, client base.
I would tell you to try if this makes you happy, but it is a difficult path regardless.
Relying on someone to lend a hand and start taking the work seriously turns out to be an excellent solution nonetheless.
