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Piano tuner shortage threatens Australian music industry
Australian Community Media
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10/2/2023
A lack of professional pathways for piano technicians has led to a nationwide shortage of piano tuners.
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(gentle music)
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- It takes a long time,
00:06
'cause my dad did a 5D trade course,
00:08
and I had the benefit of having him there to teach me.
00:12
But yeah, it's hard to get up to speed
00:14
unless you've got someone to teach you,
00:16
you know, over a long period of time.
00:18
- I didn't really wanna go in that direction
00:25
for whatever reason an 18 year old
00:28
doesn't wanna go in that direction.
00:30
(gentle music)
00:32
- It really comes down to brands like Yamaha and Kauai,
00:45
and to a lesser extent Steinway,
00:47
to, yeah, start training technicians
00:49
and have a proper avenue for someone
00:51
to start as an apprentice
00:53
and move through to a qualified technician.
00:57
(gentle music)
00:59
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