The Piano Tuner

I've found that the challenges of piano tuning and servicing will continue to provide me with a lifetime of exploration and this has enticed me into its grasp. 

Servicing pianos has given me a balance of practical/hands-on skill development which offsets the social work that I do.  

Mostly, I'm having fun doing both and I love the fact that I can help folks to reach their potential; in life-goals and in their pursuit of beautiful music-making.

I was mentored under a 30-year-veteran piano technician by the name of Wayne Dunbar of the Chesterville area.  I will always be grateful to Wayne for introducing me to piano technology and for taking me under his wing. 

I also studied under piano rebuider Serge Deforges who specialized in restoring Steinway grand pianos.  Serge is the bravest technician that I know and he openly shares his insights with other technicians.

Being an active member of the Piano Technician's Guild (PTG) has been a key component to my growth and development over the years.  I'm also a member of the Canadian Association of Piano Technicians (CAPT.)  These professional associations are founded upon continual learning throughout one's career and buiding upon the networking of professional tuners/technicians.

I have been fortunate enough to have:

• been married for 20 years and have four wonderful children
• attained a college diploma in Behavioural Science Technology, graduating with Distinction
• attained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology
• become a Registered Social Worker in the province of Ontario
• opened and operated a Christian Youth Center
• been a Youth Leader in my community
• been a founding member of a community recreational activity group
• worked in group homes for Developmentally Challenged children, served in a behaviour class within the elementary school system, and been a Social Worker with the CAS in the Cornwall area, and am currently a Social Worker for Developmental Services in Brockville
• enjoyed the magic of music's influence upon me and others throughout our life span.

Contact Mark at: sixlarins@xplornet.com or at (613) 346-2421