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Field Regulation Online Course

Learn from Jason Cassel, RPT, how to deliver full regulation services that get any piano playing its best — all within real-world time and budget limits.

Regular price: $449. Bundle and save!

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About This Course

Boost your income by offering full regulation services in your clients' homes. Taught by international instructor Jason Cassel, RPT, this course shows you how to get any grand or upright piano playing its best—no matter the condition—while working within real-world time and budget limits. Packed with movie-quality videos shot in our state-of-the-art studio, it’s the fastest way to level up your skills and stand out as more than just a tuner.

About The Course

The Field Regulation course was specifically developed for working piano tuners who want to take their service offerings to the next level. Unlike workshop style regulation courses, this program focuses on the real-world scenarios technicians encounter every day in customers’ homes. Written and taught by Jason Cassel, RPT, Field Regulation teaches students how to skillfully regulate both grand and upright pianos — no matter the piano’s age, condition, or level of previous care. The emphasis is on achieving meaningful, tonal improvements within the practical time and budget limits that most clients have, without sacrificing the integrity of proper regulation.

While designed with efficiency in mind, this course does not cut corners. Instead, it equips technicians with the critical skills needed to make pianos play their absolute best in the field — whether the piano is brand new or decades old. Packed with professional, movie-quality instructional videos filmed in our state-of-the-art production studio, this course provides clear, detailed demonstrations that technicians can apply immediately. By mastering field regulation, technicians will be able to offer a broader range of valuable services to their clients, increasing customer satisfaction and growing their income along the way.

What Makes This Course Different

What sets our Field Regulation Course apart from every other online or correspondence option available today is its unmatched combination of expert instruction, real-world focus, and cutting-edge educational design. Unlike generic or loosely structured courses, this program was built from the ground up for the working piano technician—someone who needs practical, efficient solutions that work in the field. The course was written by one of the most respected names in the industry, Jason Cassel, RPT, and it focuses on teaching technicians how to bring out the best in any piano, regardless of condition, while working within the time and budget constraints of typical service calls.

What truly elevates this course is the quality of its delivery. Every lesson is brought to life with professional, movie-grade videography and precision audio, ensuring you can see and hear every nuance of the regulation process. Just as importantly, the course is highly structured and easy to follow—something that’s rare in online education—thanks to our in-house eLearning Specialist, Jeff Johnson, who holds a Master’s Degree in Education. The result is a powerful, immersive learning experience that empowers you to offer more services, deliver better results, and grow your income as a piano technician.

Tuition and Time Frame

Each Field Course is available for $449 when purchased individually, with bundle discounts regularly advertised on our website. Once enrolled, students receive 5 years of unlimited access to the online course platform, where they can watch all instructional videos at their own pace, as many times as needed. These courses are designed for piano tuners who already have hands-on experience or have completed our flagship Piano Tuning & Repair Course.

In addition to long-term video access, students can download a PDF version of every lesson to keep for future reference—making it easy to revisit techniques anytime, even after their online access ends. Whether you're brushing up on skills or tackling a new challenge in the field, this flexible access ensures that the knowledge stays with you for years to come.

About the Instructor

Jason Cassel

Registered Piano Technician
Jason Cassel, RPT, currently serves as a piano technician for the renowned Brigham Young University School of Music in Utah, where he maintains and services a large and diverse inventory of performance and teaching pianos. He holds a Master of Arts in Piano Technology from Florida State University and a Bachelor of Music in Commercial Music from BYU. In addition to his role at BYU, Jason has worked as a senior piano technician for the Aspen Music Festival, one of the most prestigious summer music festivals in the world.

Throughout his career, Jason has received extensive manufacturer training from leading companies such as Steinway & Sons, Yamaha, Mason & Hamlin, and Renner USA. His technical expertise has led him to become a highly sought-after instructor, regularly teaching at Piano Technicians Guild (PTG) seminars and conventions across the United States. His classes consistently attract large audiences, and he is known for his clear, practical, and in-depth approach to piano technology.

Beyond his national teaching schedule, Jason has also taught piano technology internationally, sharing his knowledge with technicians around the world. He is the author of multiple books on piano technology and regularly contributes technical articles to the Piano Technicians Guild Journal, helping to advance the craft for both new and experienced technicians. His writings are widely respected for their clarity and depth, and have become valuable resources within the field.

Jason’s reputation as one of the most sought-after teachers in the piano technology community reflects not only his technical expertise but also his passion for education and mentorship. Whether working with students, colleagues, or fellow technicians, he is known for his generosity in sharing knowledge and his commitment to elevating the craft of piano technology worldwide.

Learn from Jason Cassel, RPT, how to deliver full regulation services that get any piano playing its best — all within real-world time and budget limits.

Regular price: $449. Bundle and save!

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FAQ

What type of tools will I need?

Most experienced piano tuners, especially those who completed our Piano Tuning & Repair Course V4 and purchased the PTA tool kit, will already have many of these items on hand. Additional tools and supplies can be sourced from piano supply companies, hardware stores, or online retailers such as Amazon. PTA also sells a few of these tools individually as well as a basic tool kit and a pro tool kit. While not every item on the list is strictly required, we strongly recommend acquiring as many as possible to ensure you gain the full benefit of the course content.

TOOLS NEEDED:



<b>Piano-Specific Tools</b>
- Grand hammer head extractor
- Upright hammer head extractor
- Wire-bending pliers
- Key easing pliers
- Balance rail reamer
- Balance rail easer
- Flange screwdriver
- Hart spring tool


Pinning Tools
- Center pin extractor
- Center pins (various sizes)
- Flange bushing reamers (various sizes)
- Micrometer
- Side cutters
- Gram gauge


Stringing Tools
- Tuning lever
- Needle nose pliers
- Micrometer
- String (various sizes)
- Dummy pin
- Coil maker
- Tuning pin crank
- Flat nose pliers
- String hook
- Music wire cutters
- Coil lifter
- Brass rod
- Hammer


Glues and Lubricants
- Wood glue
- Elmer’s glue
- Protek CLP in a hypo oiler
- McLube
- TFL-50


Miscellaneous/Non-Piano Specific
Screwdriver
Wire brush
Vice grips
Clamps
Veneer
Heat gun
Thread
Magnetic pick-up tool
Shims or business cards
Crescent wrenches (x2)
Miscellaneous pieces of felt and leather
How long is the course?

The course is divided into four comprehensive lessons and is designed to take approximately 100 hours to complete, assuming the student fully engages with each exercise until mastery is achieved.
Are the videos downloadable?

All instructional videos are embedded directly within the course and are not available for download due to copyright restrictions. However, students receive five years of full access to the online course, including all video content. Additionally, each lesson includes a downloadable and printable PDF version that students can keep for long-term reference - even after their online access expires.
Who is this course for?

This course, like all of our Field Courses, was created for the everyday piano tuner looking to sharpen their skills and expand their service offerings. Whether you’ve just completed our flagship Piano Tuning & Repair V4 Course, have been tuning in the field for six months, or have decades of experience, this course is designed to meet you where you are and help you take your craft to the next level.