February 2020
Orlando Spotlight
Staying In Tune with Hearing Health: Lessons From A Music Audiologist
Dr. Heather Malyuk, AuD
This class will cover the basics of ear anatomy, music-induced hearing disorders, hearing wellness care, and forms of hearing protection and amplification made for, and used by, music industry professionals.

Hearing Screenings  – Individualized hearing screenings available on site. Cost is $95 per 30-minute appointment. Detailed information available online .
2020 Convention Web Site Now Live
Visit www.convention.ptg for:
Winter Board Meeting Updates/RVP Newsletters
The PTG Board of Directors participated in a Long Range Planning Session on January 31 then finished the week with their regular meeting February 1 and 2. Updates from the meeting will be available in your RVP Newsletter which will be sent electronically this year. Please watch for an email from   kris@ptg.org  with a PDF of your newsletter. Check your bulk/spam box if you don't see it in your regular email. RVP newsletters will also be posted in your regional community at  my.ptg.org .
Do Your Clients Know About the Piano Teacher Resource Area?
This area is loaded with valuable information for piano teachers and students. Help spread the word about this wonderful source of information. Visit ptg.org/ptgmain/piano/teachers to download free resources. New materials always welcome.  Submit your idea to kathy@ptg.org . Know someone attending the 2020 MTNA Conference next month in Chicago? PTG will be at Booth 702, 4th floor with demonstrations and lots of freebies. Encourage them to stop by and mention your name for an extra gift.
NAMM 2020
The Piano Technicians Guild was again in attendance at the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) annual tradeshow January 16-19 in Anaheim, CA. The 4-day event drew nearly 116,000 registrants. Many PTG members took advantage of the partnership between NAMM and the PTG to attend at a discounted rate. In addition, Renner USA and PTG again partnered to display the new 3-note action model (available for purchase from the  PTG Store ) in both their booths. The models drew lots of attention from technicians and piano aficionados alike.
Institute Team Position Available
Interested in being a part of the Institute Team? The Institute Team is responsible for the planning and operation of the annual Technical Institute. This is a 4-year commitment. If you are interested in joining the team that will soon be planning the 2021 Institute, please contact Sandy Roady at  sandy@ptg.org  or 913-276-5201.
Convention & Exam Scholarships Applications Due April 1
Applications must be received at the Home Office no later than April 1 to qualify. For more information, visit www.ptg.org/foundation/scholarships/convention.
PTG Going Green
As adopted in 2005, the Council Book of Resolutions states, "Home Office and PTG membership shall be environmentally aware." Over the last year, the HO has been working towards eliminating the printing and mailing of such things as newsletters, supplements, invoices and monthly statements. Please  update your profile online  or contact the HO if we do not have your current contact information.