Business Details
36 Years
experience
Become a Certified Piano Technician in 6 Months
The Randy Potter School of Piano Technology has been the global leader in piano technology education for over 30 years. Founded by renowned technician Randi Potter, our comprehensive home-study curriculum teaches piano tuning, repair, regulation, voicing, and business practices with a focus on practical skills and industry standards. Our graduates benefit from 600+ hours of multimedia resources, personalized support, and a curriculum developed through decades of factory training programs and international experience. With students in 90+ countries, we combine technical expertise with ethical business training to produce certified professionals prepared for PTG exams and concert-level work. 
Services
Piano Tuning
Repair Training
Regulating Techniques
Voicing Methods
Apprentice Programs
Business Practices
Home Study Courses
Factory Seminars
Technical Support
Exam Preparation
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer 600+ hours of multimedia training materials
- Our graduates pass PTG Registered Piano Technician exams
- We provide hands-on seminars at piano factories
- Our curriculum integrates factory training from Steinway and Yamaha
- We have students in 90+ countries worldwide
Associations and certifications
- Oregon State Department of Education
What people say
Comprehensive course
Excellent investment
Top-notch training
Career success
Best value available
Services
Piano Tuning
Our piano tuning curriculum teaches precise pitch adjustment techniques using modern tools and electronic tuning devices. Students learn temperament setting, octave stretching, and inharmonicity compensation through 60+ hours of video demonstrations. The program prepares technicians for concert-level work and PTG certification exams with step-by-step instruction developed from factory training programs.
Repair Training
The repair training program covers action component rebuilding, key mechanism restoration, and cabinet refinishing. Students receive hands-on experience with 200+ repair procedures through detailed manuals and video demonstrations. The curriculum includes factory techniques from Steinway and Yamaha training programs for professional-grade restoration work.
Regulating Techniques
Our regulation course teaches precision action adjustments for optimal performance. Students master hammer alignment, let-off regulation, and repetition spring tuning through factory-trained methodologies. The program includes concert-level techniques from Steinway's Artist Division training and Yamaha's Disklavier seminars for professional-grade results.
Voicing Methods
The voicing curriculum covers tone shaping techniques for different piano types. Students learn hammer filing, needling, and chemical treatments through factory demonstrations from Bsendorfer and Schimmel. The program includes concert voicing methods from Franz Mohr's Steinway training for professional performance preparation.
Apprentice Programs
Our apprentice training combines home study with factory seminars at Cunningham Piano and Steinway facilities. Students gain 600+ hours of technical instruction and business practices training. The program includes exam preparation for PTG certification and business development strategies for establishing successful piano service operations.
People
Randi Potter
Founder and Instructor
Randi Potter is a Registered Piano Technician with 30+ years of experience. She developed this course after attending factory training programs at Steinway, Yamaha, and Bsendorfer. Her background includes concert technician work for major artists and teaching at PTG conventions worldwide.
Questions
How long does the home study course take?
The course is designed for completion in 6-12 months with flexible scheduling.
Does the school offer hands-on training?
Yes, we provide week-long factory seminars at piano restoration centers like Cunningham Piano.
Is the course recognized by PTG?
Our curriculum prepares students for PTG Registered Piano Technician exams.
What tools are needed for the course?
Recommended tools are provided after enrollment, with no initial purchases required.
Are payment plans available?
We offer flexible payment options for our home study and seminar programs.
Can international students enroll?
Yes, we have students in over 90 countries with global shipping for course materials.