ARPT (Australasian Registered Piano Technician), BAMusic (Performance)
Specialising in: Piano Tuning, Repairs, Maintenance, Valuations, Advice
Area: Ballarat Piano Tuning, Bendigo Piano Tuning, Ararat Piano Tuning, Horsham Piano Tuning, Maryborough Piano Tuning
In 2015 Bradley was elected President on the committee of the Piano Tuners and Technicians Guild of Victoria. Bradley served as president until 2019.
I started my training by being accepted as a student technician at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music in 2009. Unfortunately in the same year, the Global Financial Crisis happened and the course was then cancelled. I then studied at the Australasian School of Piano Technology in 2011 as the first 5 and completed my course the end of that year.
Why did I want to become a Piano Tuner/Technician?
The real story I cannot say truthfully.. However, I found a wonderful passionate Technician up North who showed me something mind-boggling. My mother actually inquired about the industry, but then I had to meet Mr Chris Whelan from Echuca to find out more information. I actually think from that first meeting, we became much more than good friends, almost family and this industry was the connection.
Yes, I learnt piano from my Grandmother at the age of 4, but never really took it up. I learnt Drums, Bagpipes, Trumpet, Violin and many other instruments along the way during my life. My main instrument was the Highland Bagpipes, but completed my Bachelor of Music on Performance (Trumpet).
Chris Whelan was Vice President at that stage and previously in 2008, I attended an Guild workshop at ABC Pianos in Kilsyth. All I could say was, what a wonderful bunch of people, and so looking forward in becoming involved. Funny part was, when I was still studying at ASPT in 2011, I was very interested in becoming a member after 6 months of training. I was told to wait until I was finished my studies, but I just couldn't wait, and I got in a little early.
The work is interesting all the time but its also not easy. I love the clients I work for, I enjoy the drive, the stories they have and their own piano story. I enjoy catching up with other technicians and their valuable contribution and historical stories. It's all great, and a joy to be a part of.
