Well it's that time of year again. Time to pack up the old Camry and go visit some clients, tune some pianos, Where? of all places: Winslow AZ. 3 Times a year I make the trek, in fact it's my 12th year tuning all the pianos in Winslow schools, along with so many clients who are now on my 'short list of friends.
My route takes me North through Globe, then a quick stop alongside Lake Roosevelt
That's enough beauty for now time to drive!
Then I hit a bit of snow country!
Arriving in Winslow, check out the sites!
Ya might be a Redneck If.....You have a Monster Stage Coach in your yard. Quick...somebody call Wells Fargo!
How Bout a Monster 'Snow Cat'? Maybe AZ Snow Bowl Ski Area could use this one!
OK, so it was time to work. First stop, First Christian Church.
Inside is pretty cool, old school Church...
While I was working in the piano, I started jamming on the old hymn, 'What a Friend We Have In Jesus' The following Video is the result.
Next I went over to Connie & Gary's house. They have 2 pianos, a Busch & Gerts 1901, and a Ludwig 1926. I couldn't help but play the both. First the Busch & Gerts,
'If I Could Change The World'
Then I switched over to the Ludwig. Connie asked about restoring the finish. We talked about using Minwax 'Wood Sheen' as a way to hide scratches and apply a permanent shine. Then I had to play it. Notice the brilliant tone. This is one of my smooth jazz songs 'Inn Limbo'
Here's Connie & Gary with the Ludwig (note the original bench!)
It was a great day. Look for part two of the Northern AZ trip: Flagstaff. More Pianos, clients, music, snow, and who knows what else!
See ya next time!...Scott
I wish my piano tuner knew how to play the piano like that !!! He uses his little blinking box and bangs a few cords and charges thru the nose !!!! Scott really loves to play and loves the work he does. Do you travel to Ohio to tune ????
Posted by: Trudy Trix | March 08, 2009 at 01:52 PM