Michael Ryan
Piano Artisan, Tuner, Technician.
+61 (0) 409 279251
Servicing all of Brisbane and surrounds. Regional visits by arrangement.

Profile

Elite levels of experience both domestically and abroad plus an array of internationally recognized qualifications, Michael Ryan leads the list of Australia’s most skilled, qualified and dedicated piano technicians and brings with him more than 30 years of commitment to the industry.

Professional Qualifications:

• Michael is an accredited Steinway, Kawai, Petrof and Piano-Disc Technician. • In 1999 whilst working in the Steinway factory in Hamburg, Germany, he studied all aspects of the piano’s construction followed by further training in 2011 to receive full accreditation at the Steinway Academy for concert technicians.

* Attendance at this Academy was at that time by invitation only. • In 2003, Michael studied at the Kawai factory in Japan and was personally awarded the honour of Kawai Master Piano Artisan by Mr. Hirotaka Kawai himself.

* Michael is the first technician in the world to have this honour bestowed.

• Additional studies and qualifications include: • Boesendorfer factory in Austria, covering construction techniques, with further studies within the voicing area of the factory. • Petrof factory’s highest accreditation. ( 3rd Level ) • Mason and Hamlin factory in Boston USA studying piano construction and action replacement. • Renner Technical Academy, Pheonix USA. • Registered and Accredited Piano Technician in the United States. • Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training. • Proprietor and Principle of Performance Pianos Australia.

Industry Memberships:

Piano Tuners & Technicians Guild QLD (PTTG) • Member since 1982

•Treasurer 1986 -1995

• President 1995 - 2001, 2009 - present

Australasian Piano Tuners & Technicians Association (APTTA) • Treasurer 1995 -1999

• President 2013 - present • Examiners Committee • Committee Member • International Representative

International Association of Piano Builders and Technicians (IAPBT) • Secretary/Treasurer 2007 - 2009

Additional Skills and Qualifications:

Michael’s qualified opinions and dedication has him in demand as an industry speaker at various conferences and conventions and also to select or assist with selection of concert instruments for various performance venues. Since 1982 Michael has been responsible for the preparation and concert tuning for a great deal of Australia’s most notable auditoriums including: The QLD Conservatorium of Music (Current Head Tuner/Technician) QLD Cultural Centre, Qld Performing Arts Complex, Brisbane City Hall, Brisbane City Council, Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane Festival Hall, Brisbane Powerhouse, Brisbane Convention Centre, Judith Wright Centre, Mt Gravatt Teachers College ,QUT Campuses, Brisbane Boys Grammar ,Mayne Hall-University of Queensland, QLD Ballet, QLD Theatre Company and many more.

Artists using Michael’s services include:

Classical International Artists include: Michael Ponti, Alfredo Perl, Jose Carreras, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Steven Hough, Piers Lane, Lev Vlassenko, Boris Bermann, Anton Kuerti, Peter Donohoe, Michael Keiran Harvey, Michele Campanella, David Helfgott, Roger Woodward, Simon Tedeschi, Christina Ortiz, Kathleen Battle, Daniel Adni, Mikhail Voskressensky, Bryn Terfel, Leslie Howard, Stephen Kovacevich, Michel Dalberto, Michael Roll, Roland Pontinen, Barry Douglas, Marc-Andre Hamelin, Cheng-Zong Yin, Imogen Cooper, Angela Hewitt, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, Victor Borge, Nickolei Demidenko, Dimitri Alexeev, Ivan Moravec, Alexander Gavrylyuk, Paul Lewis, Freddy Kempf, Cyprien Katsaris, Pascal Roge, Sergio Tiempo, Marc-Andre Hamelin, Steven Osborne, Behzod Abduraimov, Eldar Nebolsin, and many more.

Contemporary International artists include:

Diana Ross, Lisa Minelli, Peter Allen, John Denver, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Dire Straits, Joe Cocker, Joe Jackson, The Eagles, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, The Everly Brothers, Bryan Adams, Duran Duran, Simple Minds, Culture Club, Spandau Ballet, Bryan Ferry, Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, Genesis, Jerry Lewis, Tina Turner, Deep Purple, Tony Bennett, Debbie Reynolds, Dianna Krall, Elvis Costello, Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder, Sting, George Benson, Don McLean, Ray Charles, Chick Corea, Petula Clark, Michael Buble, Harry Connick Jnr, Dame Edna Everage, Jason Alexander, Sir Michael Parkinson, KD Lang, Randy Newman, Carole King, Burt Bacharach, Bob Dylan plus countless Australian artists.

Australasian Piano Tuners & Technicians Association of Western Australia Inc.

CODE OF ETHICS

In order that the Code of Ethics may be of value to members and the public generally, an obligation is placed upon every member to fearlessly and faithfully perform the duties and practices set out in this Code.

The purpose of the Code is to state the minimum requirements for fair competition and honourable dealings to be observed by members in their relations with one another and with those utilities they service.

(Herein-after The Australasian Piano Tuners & Technicians Association of Western Australia Inc. will be referred to as APTTA WA)

This Code of Ethics represents a self-imposed discipline adopted by members of APTTA WA and an assurance to the public of skilled and faithful performance.

Code of Ethics: As a member of the APTTA WA I will subscribe to the following Codes:- 1. I will not engage in unfair trade practices.

2. I will not advertise in a manner so as to convey information that is misleading.

3. I will not at any time conduct myself in a manner which might reflect discredit to APTTA WA.

4. I will use every opportunity within my means to upgrade my professional status by close contact with APTTA WA affairs, made available through meetings, seminars and similar events.

5. I will contribute to improving our profession as a whole, by encouraging and assisting to the best of my ability, the apprentice or any member in the development of knowledge and skill in piano technology.

6. If I am a Provisional member I shall not, by omission or misrepresentation, imply that I am an “ARPT” member. Australasian Registered Piano Technician.

7. As a member I will not use the APTTA WA name, emblem, Seal, and other similar devices in an unauthorised manner.

8. No past or present officer shall use their title of office for personal use in advertising in any form whatsoever.

9. Always conduct myself honourably in the premises where I render service. 10. Always render the best service possible under the existing conditions. 11. I will always keep the best interest of my customer in mind. 12. I will never use fraudulent or bait advertising.

13. I will promote the integrity of, and good will toward, the tuning profession and the entire music industry at every opportunity.