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DELWIN D FANDRICH
BIO—2009
Delwin D
Fandrich, piano designer and builder, has been actively involved in the
piano industry since the early 1960s. He began as a piano technician
doing basic piano servicing and grew his business into a major piano
rebuilding facility. He has been an active member of the Piano
Technicians Guild since 1972.
Fandrich worked as head piano technician and service manager for the
largest Steinway dealer in Oregon (USA), a position bringing him in
contact with a variety of the major touring concert pianists.
Dissatisfied with the performance of most new pianos of the time, he
began studying piano design and manufacturing techniques, ultimately
becoming Director of Piano Research and Development for the Baldwin
Piano & Organ Company.
In 1989 he left Baldwin to design a 190 cm grand piano for the Charles
Walter Piano Company. After building the first prototype of this
instrument Fandrich then assisted the company in setting up the initial
manufacturing production facility. Later he also designed and developed
the Walter 175 cm grand piano.
During the early 1990s he designed and manufactured the 122 cm Fandrich
vertical piano, which was labeled “revolutionary” by Larry Fine in The
Piano Book, third ed. Utilizing his patented soundboard system (U.S.
Patent #5320018), this piano is called one of the best vertical pianos
of its size ever built.
Fandrich writes extensively on the subjects of piano design,
manufacture, and acoustics. He authored a long-running series of
articles for the Piano Technicians Journal, “The Designer’s Notebook,”
that explained piano technology for the technician from a designer’s
perspective. Fandrich recently updated and republished the historic
book, Piano Tone Building, adding numerous footnotes and comments
correcting errors and bringing the work up to date. He lectures
extensively on piano technology and design topics in the U.S., Europe,
and Asia.
Since 2007 Fandrich has been working with Wertheim redesigning their
entire product line and refining their manufacturing systems to improve
build quality and performance consistency.
Fandrich also designs and remanufactures pianos at his plant in Centralia, Washington.
Del’s Melbourne workshop presentation
How the Piano Works--A Technological Tour of the Modern Piano
This presentation provided an overview of how the disparate design
principles and structural elements of the modern piano work together. Touching on every major aspect of piano design and
construction: the stringing scale, plate, soundboard and bridges, rim,
belly structure, and the action and keys.Del illustrated these
principles by showing how to fit them together in redesigning the Wertheim product line to give each model its individual and
unique voice. Del discussed how this information can be used to
troubleshoot problems in the customer's home.
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Piano Time is offering a special music making program .
Great fun!!! Great team building!!! Create increased work productivity!!!
We will teach you to play songs on Piano or Guitar.
This is a 5 week recreational piano or guitar course with 4 people
in a class.
The classes go for 1⁄2 hour once a week for 5 weeks and are designed
for beginners. The idea is for business’s to get their staff away from
their computers
for a 1⁄2 hour break doing something that will stimulate their brain
and make them more productive. This break could be done as part of
their lunch break. The total investment for 5 classes with 4 students
in each class is
$325.00 and this includes all learning materials. (NOT $325 each
student.)
Piano Time 109 York Street South Melbourne 3205
www.pianotime.com.au Ph 96905566
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Last Updated ( Monday, 23 August 2010 )
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6 of the best piano brands in
the same piano showroom.
Bluthner , Wertheim , Stuart & Sons , Steinway , Yamaha
and Kawai and if we had another one we would have the 7 wonders of the
world.
Enjoy the real piano experience. Come in and play them all and tell us which one you like.
Piano Time 109 York Street South Melbourne 3205 Ph 96905566
OPEN 7 DAYS Monday - Friday 10.00AM-6.00PM
Saturday
10.00AM-4.00PM
Sunday
12.00noon -4.00PM
Piano Time is closed on public holidays
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Last Updated ( Monday, 02 August 2010 )
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INTEREST FREE TERMS !!!! You can own a sensational Wertheim piano for a few $$$'s per week
Get the piano of your dreams today.
You can own a sensational Wertheim GS150 S baby grand piano for only $3000 deposit and $283 per month over 30 months.
(That’s only $65.30 per week)
Includes 1 year Wertheim Gold service program VALUE $450.00 and 15 year warranty.
Available in Black polish and Mahogany Brown polish.
Get the piano of your dreams
today.
You can own a sensational Wertheim Platinum Series YP52 upright piano
for only $2750.00 deposit and $275.00 per month over 30 months.
( That’s only $63.45 per week )
Includes 2 year Wertheim Platinum Series service program
VALUE $600.00 and 15 year warranty.
Get the piano of your dreams
today.
You can own a sensational Wertheim Gold Series T121 Mahogany Brown
Polish upright piano for only $1400.00 deposit and $175.00 per month
over 24 months.
( That’s only $40.40 per week )
Includes 1 year Wertheim Gold service program VALUE $450.00 and 15 year warranty.
Get the piano of your dreams
today.
You can own a sensational Wertheim T131 EP Gold Series upright piano
for only $1425.00 deposit and $237.50 per month over 18 months.
( That’s only $54.80 per week )
Includes 1 year Wertheim Gold service program
VALUE $450.00 and 15 year warranty.
Every Wertheim piano is quality inspected by our Australian Wertheim
quality control specialists before the pianos are shipped to our
Internatioinal distributors.
Wertheim Piano is an Australian owned brand.
Wertheim pianos are the best value pianos you can buy.
Piano Time is the Australian Distributor for Wertheim Pianos.
INTEREST FREE TERMS!!!! You can own a sensational Wertheim piano for a few $$$'s per week
BUY DIRECT FROM THE AUSTRALIAN DISTRIBUTOR.
AUSTRALIA WIDE DELIVERY CAN BE ARRANGED. PLEASE CALL FOR A QUOTE.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 02 August 2010 )
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Piano Time has Introduces a New Piano Program for Preschoolers
Created out of a love for both children and music by experts in the
field of preschool piano, Music for Little Mozarts is based on
cutting-edge early childhood music research and the authors' numerous
years of teaching experience. Imaginative and delightful, Music for
Little Mozarts is an age-appropriate, pedagogically sound piano
curriculum specifically written for children ages four to six.
This course will be taught by an experienced English and Mandarin speaking Music for Little Mozarts instructor.
For a free brochure contact Piano Time 109 York Street South Melbourne 3205
ph 03 96905566
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Who is the company behind this course?
Alfred Publishing Co., Inc., the world leader in music education
products since 1922, is dedicated to helping people experience the joy
of making music. With hundreds of expert authors and composers backed
by a talented staff in six offices worldwide, Alfred publishes
educational, reference and performance pieces for teachers, students
and performers spanning every musical instrument and style
Why should my child study music at a young age?
Recent studies suggest that playing and listening to music at a young
age improves learning, memory, reasoning ability, and general
creativity. Research also supports the theory that young children who
are exposed to music develop enhanced cognitive skills. Music teachers
are aware that influences of music go far beyond the intellectual and
physical development of the child. Studying music contributes to the
growth of a well-balanced child in sensitivity, expressiveness, and the
spirit essential for functioning in a complicated world.
What will my child learn in the course?
Music for Little Mozarts combines general musicianship activities with
those that develop performance skills at the piano. Skills taught in
the course focus on keyboard performance, listening, pitch matching,
keyboard technique, singing, rhythm, movement, and music appreciation.
Children will play pieces at the piano throughout each level
What is my role as a parent in music study?
Parents play a very important role in music lessons for young children.
Lessons are a total partnership between the child and the parents. Some
teachers encourage parents to attend lessons. Even if parents do not
attend lessons, they must keep in close contact with the teacher and
share in the learning process at home. Parents must supervise practice
and read directions to the student. In addition to practice sessions at
the piano, parents should discuss the pictures in the books with the
child, read the story in the Music Lesson Book to him/her, and listen
to the compact discs together as a family
What types of things can I expect to happen in the lesson?
Each lesson will include a variety of activities chosen from keyboard
performance, singing, music appreciation, colouring, movement,
listening, rhythm, and use of the magnetic/dry-erase board. The
activities that occur in the lesson are structured to take into
consideration the young child's small hands and limited attention span
Should my child study privately or in a group?
Music for Little Mozarts works equally well in private or group
lessons. Historically, pre-school music instruction has been conducted
in groups, often with parents attending and assisting students in the
lessons. This approach is very effective as young students enjoy the
interaction with peers. Parents enjoy the opportunity to share these
experiences with their children. When children study privately, it is
very important that lessons include a variety of activities that get
the student away from the keyboard for listening, singing, and movement
activities.
How many levels are contained in Music for Little Mozarts?
Music for Little Mozarts is approximately a two-year program. The time
required for completion of each of the four levels will vary from
student to student and from class to class. On average, each level can
be completed in 18-22 weeks.
What materials are included in each level of Music for Little Mozarts?
Three books at each level guide children through a comprehensive
approach to musical learning. The Music Lesson Books introduce musical
concepts and contain keyboard performance music. The Music Workbooks
include colouring and ear training to reinforce musical concepts. The
Music Discovery Books feature singing, listening, music appreciation,
movement, and rhythm activities. Other materials at each level include
compact disc recordings, General MIDI recordings, and flash cards. A
starter kit (purchased at the beginning of the first level only)
contains a tote bag; Beethoven Bear and Mozart Mouse plush animals; and
a music activity board.
How often and how long should my child practice?
After each lesson, your child will get an assignment for the week.
Children should practice daily for 10-15 minutes at a specific time
with no interference from other family members, the television, or the
computer. It is wise to practice as early in the day as possible, keep
a record of practice time, and establish a reward system for effective
practice. Two brief practice times are preferable to one longer
session. The parent should sit near the child during the practice time,
so that the child doesn't feel isolated.
How often should my child listen to the compact discs?
Students and parents should listen to the compact discs on a daily
basis. Some days you will listen to specific examples from the child's
assignment. Other days you should simply listen to the entire CD as
background music. Children absorb the music on the CD and it will
motivate them to excel in music study
Classroom Music for Little Mozarts
Classroom Music for Little Mozarts is adapted from the Music for Little
Mozarts Piano Course and is designed to teach general music involving
singing, listening, movement and rhythm activities in a classroom
setting for four-, five- and six-year-olds
How do I use the plush toys?
The plush toys are designed to sit on the black keys of your piano and
fit comfortably in small hands. They may be used as visual aids during
the story section of the lesson, in music games as outlined in the
text, and to illustrate musical concepts.
How are the Music for Little Mozarts Piano Course and Classroom Course better than competitive courses?
The Music for Little Mozarts Piano Course and Classroom Music for
Little Mozarts were written by experienced music teachers who have done
extensive teaching and research in the area of early childhood. The
curriculums are specifically designed for children 4-6 years old, and
include activities that take into account their need to move, sing,
play, and pretend. The story in each lesson engages the children's
imaginations through Mozart Mouse and Beethoven Bear's musical
adventures. The story characters model the teaching concepts of the
lesson and invite the children to learn more about these concepts
through the activities that follow. The courses also include ideas for
use in the Music Center to correlate with the lessons-on incorporating
the National Standards for Music Education-and assessment.
What is unique about the Music for Little Mozarts Piano Course?
The entire Music for Little Mozarts series was designed to develop
creativity in the young child. The story of Beethoven Bear and Mozart
Mouse continues through the entire series and the use of the plush toys
in the actual piano instruction brings the story to life. The
integration of the three books, the compact discs, and flash cards at
each level is necessary to gain the most from the course. The Music
Discovery Books offer the most opportunities for self-expression. These
books move beyond piano performance through materials for singing,
listening, music appreciation, movement, and rhythm activities. Unlike
other courses that focus entirely on keyboard performance activities
(often beyond the natural technical skills and musical understanding of
the child), Music for Little Mozarts offers a variety of activities to
lay the foundation for a lifetime of musical enjoyment.
How does Music for Little Mozarts relate to Alfred's Premier Piano Course?
When a student completes Level 4 of Music for Little Mozarts, they
should continue in Alfred's Premier Piano Course, Level 1B. Note that
it may require some extra work by the teacher on naming notes and
moving around the keyboard.
For a free brochure Contact Piano Time 109 York Street South Melbourne 3205
ph 03 96905566
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