Piano Technicians Guild
WESTPAC - Western and Pacific Regional Conference

Israel Stein, RPT

Israel Stein, RPT, has taught numerous classes dealing with action regulation and repairs at PTG Annual Conventions as well as Regional Conferences and chapter events. In the course of directing the PTG’s Technical Exam program from 2004 until 2009 he developed and taught the Technical Exam Hands-on Exam Prep classes during those years. Israel has administered over 100 technical examinations since he set up the technical testing program for PTG's Boston Chapter in 1989, and this experience continuously provides unique and valuable perspectives for teaching action work. A graduate of the North Bennet Street School Piano Technology program (Boston), Israel has been employed at San Francisco State University as Piano Technician for the past 6 years – besides operating his own piano service and rebuilding business. Previously his career in piano service included employment with the Boston area Steinway dealership - where his responsibilities included working as primary Boston Area Steinway concert technician - and a stint regulating and voicing brand new grands at the Mason & Hamlin factory in Haverhill, Massachusetts.