Adam Hyes RPT is one of the instructors of PTA as well as the head technician for the Portland division of nationally awarded piano retailer Classic Pianos INC. As an established RPT (Registered Piano Technician) he is in charge of all high-end piano prep as well as concert regulation and voicing. Adam has gained a name for himself within the Northwest due to the high-level concert work he performs on pianos that are sent all over the world. He also spends much of his time providing ongoing training for PTA students as well as technicians within the local market.

Matt Brown RPT is a second-generation piano technician who focuses on complete piano restoration & Rebuilding. Specializing in complete belly and action restoration, Matt’s shop is always busy with heirloom pianos from all over the country. Matt is an incredible field technician as well and is in incredibly high demand within the rebuilding side of our industry. Matt loves helping mentor and teach other technicians the trade helps PTA Connect members by creating PTA Snacks, Lives and articles.

Stacey has worked with some of the top piano retailers and servicing companies in the nation. Her role has been in directing operations where she helps develop systems, marketing programs, and various operations to help these businesses grow. She has also been mentoring and assisting piano technicians and artisans in their personal piano businesses for over a decade. She has a deep passion for all things piano from the pianos, the piano teachers in the community, and the families who own and play the piano, and she especially loves working with piano technicians and helping them succeed. She is beyond excited to help empower the technicians in PTA Connect!