Hello all,

Just wanted to say hi and introduce myself.  My name is Steve Cole and I'm 48,
married (20 years), and work as a computer consultant.  I have, in past
employment, serviced player pianos, done tuning and repair on various types
of pianos & players.  However, my local area just couldn't support enough
work to continue in that line.

I currently have a Haines upright with a Pianocorder system that I installed,
and a Yamaha Clavinova CVP-75 wired up to a MIDI/computer system setup.  I also
have a Wurlitzer player that has been dismantled for restoration for many
years.  :(  I hope to get it going again soon.  Finding the time is the
problem, especially with the advent of the "net"!

I have been a lover of early Ragtime since I was about 10.  I love to play
rags and to listen to automated players performing Ragtime/Jazz/Dixieland/Blues
as well.  I have a friend who collects all sorts of mechanical musical
instruments.  It's a real joy to visit his warehouse and hear all these
beautiful devices "singing" away!

I look forward to chatting with some of you and reading all the latest
automated-music "news" from this listserver.

Steve T. Cole