FROM THE AUTHOR
                
        The information on this disk is completely FREE.  No  regis-
        tration is required.
        
        Everything  you need to know in order to properly tune  your 
        own piano or to tune professionally is presented in a  logi-
        cal  format.  If you need additional help, you will  find  I 
        offer  all you need if you request enrollment as one  of  my 
        students.
                
        This disk contains the complete updated text (except for the 
        graphics) of my published book "STRICTLY TUNING".
        
        Since this Disk Book must be presented so all computers  can  
        read  the  information,  certain  graphics files  cannot  be 
        included. These can be obtained directly from me  (explained 
        later).   Although these illustrations are not necessary  to 
        understand the text, they do make it a little easier.
                
        It is suggested that you read through all files on this disk 
        before  making  a  decision to continue  your  education  by 
        registering as  a "Student".
        
        AS AN ENROLLED STUDENT YOU WILL RECEIVE:
               
        >    Two  60 minute audio tapes of me playing the  illustra-
             tions in the text - complete with verbal instructions
        
        >    A  copy of the illustrations to better  understand  the 
             printed text
        
        >    A "BUSINESS DISK"  full of information on how to set up 
             and  maintain a Piano Service Business, how  to  adver-
             tise, income tax and license requirements, how to  keep 
             track  of  everything  on your computer  or  by  manual 
             means, and much more.  
            
             This  disk also contains EXTENSIVE instructions on  how 
             to make minor repairs to your customer's pianos in  the 
             home.   This knowledge can easily double  your  income.  
             After  all,  a piano can't be tuned if the  keys  don't 
             work.   
        
        >    The opportunity to correspond with me via audio tapes
        
        YOU MAY ALSO REQUEST:
        
        >    A Basic Tuning Tool Kit containing everything you  need 
             to tune a piano
        
        >    When  you  feel you are ready (up to five  years),  you 
             will  have  the  opportunity to apply  for  the  course 
             examination.   After  you  successfully  complete  this 
             exam, you will receive a beautiful Certificate suitable 
             for framing and display in your shop.
        
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        >    After  receipt  of your certificate  -  FREE  Telephone 
             Support for One FULL year!  You are not charged for the 
             support.  Your only cost is for your phone bill.
        
        This unique way to learn piano tuning and set up a  business 
        has  worked  for hundreds of my students over the  past  few 
        years.   Now, with  this "Disk Book" approach, you have  the 
        opportunity  to read the entire  text without cost and  then 
        decide if you really want to join the ranks of  professional 
        tuners.
        
        If  you are serious about learning to tune, setting up  your 
        own  business and enjoying a comfortable, respectable,  well 
        paying profession, I am certain I can show you how.
                
        More detailed information on how I can help you get  started 
        is  included  in the chapter -  "Student  Information"  (see 
        menu).
        
        Now, begin your education. I look forward to  welcoming  you 
        as a student and future professional tuner.
        
        Please join us - we need you!
        
                
                                            RON VAN HOOSE, B.A.
                                            Tuner/Technician/Author   
        
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