Rick is considered one of the foremost authorities on piano action geometry, and hammer construction and voicing. He has developed one of the finest piano restoration facilities in the United States, in addition to building a very successful retail piano business featuring the world's finest pianos. In his capacity as Senior Technical Consultant to Renner USA, he has conducted technical seminars all over the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe. Most recently, he was named Director of Technical Services for the world renowned Fazioli piano.