Piano technology is ancient and brand new at the same time.  

Just when you think you've seen it all, someone paints a piano like a race car, or applies state of the art materials science to a 300 year old mechanism.  

Pianos bring together music, engineering, woodworking, physics, art, science, big business, and independent craftsmanship.  What a great opportunity for lifelong learning.

The Many Facets of Piano Technology

Piano technicians have no excuse to be bored with their job.  There is just too much variety for that.