Brian Janey

http://thepianoappraiser.com Brian Janey Appraiser & Piano Technician Address: PO Box 1612, Fallbrook, CA 92088 Phone (760) 723-4435 E-mail: brianjaney@gmail.com I have gained expertise with pianos through the trade of piano technology and reoccurring professional training provided by a wide variety of piano makers in the United States, Asia and Europe. I have over 25 years of expereince as a piano technician. I am a member of the Piano Technicians Guild, Master Piano Technicians, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) and the American Society of Appraisers (Candidate). I have provided appraisal, professional service, evaluation and valuation of all types of modern and antique pianos. Provided reoccurring professional piano service and consultation to a vast local clientele of recreational to high level professional pianists, music teachers and college faculty in my geographical area of service Furnished regular piano service and consultation in professional commercial venues, regular orchestral music series, festivals and concert halls working in many instances directly with celebrity artists and staff prior to performance Executed and supervised shop reconditioning of the piano and mechanism to ensure the highest level of performance and tonal quality Performed evaluation, valuation and appraisal for piano sellers, prospective buyers, estates, trusts, certified public accountants, insurance adjusters and taxation purposes Surveyed, evaluated and provided verbal and written reports on pianos damaged in moving, fires, floods and other degenerative environmental circumstance Provided restoration of pianos damaged by smoke, soot, flooding and rodent infestation Evaluated, calibrated, repaired and replaced electronic and robotic components on all generations of the Yamaha Disklavier reproducing player piano system Educated clients on piano history, construction, care, maintenance and replacement value for insurance purposes Provided technical education to piano technicians locally in classroom and shop settings; presented at the Piano Technicians Guild (PTG) national convention on the topic of piano valuation and appraisal Education Bachelor of Arts: English, Bethany College - Scotts Valley, CA Associate of Applied Science: Fire Science ,Community College of The Air Force - Montgomery, AL Diploma: Piano Technology,Randy Potter School of Piano Technology – Bend, OR Ongoing Appraiser Course Work with the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) (28-Hour) Introduction to Personal Property Valuation, 2020 (15-Hour) National Uniform Standards of Personal Property Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) February, 2020 (2-Hour) COVID-19: Practical Aspects of Personal Appraisal Practice (ASA), 2020 (7-hour) National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) 2020-2021 (Update), 2021 (18-Hour) Fair Market Value: Appraising Personal Property for Non-Cash Charitable Contributions and Estates, 2021 (20-Hours) 2021...[truncated]