Lobel in Workshop, summer 2005

	Unsolicited testimonials from satisfied customers...   "Larry - I just tried the piano and you turned it into a Steinway! It's magic what you did with it, it's unbelievable! I'm really happy with it. It sounds beautiful and plays beautiful. Thank you." (1985 Tokai baby grand) Thomas Penders, concert pianist/teacher Petaluma   "Hi Larry - thank you for getting the piano working! You did a great job and it's a miracle seeing that piano work. " (1890 Erard upright piano) Gordon Leong, Burlingame, California   "Dear Larry - It was a pleasure meeting you, and of course my piano sounds better than ever. If I can tell a difference, it MUST have been out of tune! Thanks for the great work and advice." (Cecelian upright player piano) Michael D'Abrosca, Petaluma, California   "Larry~     The action is beautiful.  Everything is smooth as silk.  I definitely feel it was worth the investment, and that my piano is more valuable now than ever.      If you ever need a referral or recommendation, I will be glad to give it.  Thank you very much for the painstaking work that you did." Cheryl Tanski (1865 Bosendorfer grand, got Stanwood Precision Touch Design)   "Dear Larry - I want to thank you so very much for doing all you have to make this piano 'come alive' for me." (Steinway 7-foot grand piano) Diane Rasmussen, Novato, California   "Larry - Thank you for your expert work on the Baldwin concert grand at the First Presbyterian Church." Elinor Barcsak, Treasurer, Music Teacher's Association of California   "Dear Larry -  Thanks for your professional work and attention to the piano.   Your approach to service is beyond any technician I have ever experienced.  And I have met more than a few." Terry McNeill, founder of Concerts Grand piano recital series, Santa Rosa, CA
	...and solicited ones from former employers....   "We cannot recommend Mr. Lobel too highly, for we found his work of the highest quality and exhibiting the finest craftsmanship. In every particular Mr. Lobel proved himself to be a superior technician. I believe this is a result of his high intelligence, innate musical ability and, most important, his personal qualities of responsibility and honesty." Gregor Benko, Vice-President, International Piano Archives (IPAM)   "Over the years I have known Mr. Larry Lobel I have found him to be a man of many talents. He is an excellent piano technician. In Canada, Yamaha has gained an exalted position; a lot of the credit must go to a handful of tuner-technicians, one of whom is Larry. " Paul Smith, National Piano Service Manager, Yamaha Canada.   "It is a first for us to have been associated with a technician of Mr. Lobel's combined dependability, professionalism and integrity. We have found Mr. Lobel's word to be sufficient and his handling of our company's affairs was beyond reproach." Stewart S. Sherwood, President, Yamaha Music Center, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
	And just a few more....   "The association with someone of your skill level, and, more importantly, your high level of honesty and integrity is of tremendous benefit to my team and our clients. You can quote me on that!"   John Callahan, RPT - Callahan Piano Service   "Dear Mr. Lobel - Thank you very much for restoring Albany High School's Baldwin grand piano. The students are thrilled to be able to play such a fine-sounding instrument! We also appreciate the effort you made to encourage the Piano Technicians Guild to donate $850 towards the piano's restoration." Ellen Hecht, AHS Band Boosters   "Dear Larry - Thanks for all your hard work on my grandmother's Steinway." Val Erickson, Tiburon   "Larry: Just to let you know that the Steinway is holding its tune very well." Judy Biehler, Sea Ranch

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