Institute of Musical Instrument Technology
The Institute of Musical Instrument Technology is the main professional body for all musical instrument makers, tuners and repairers. It was inaugurated on 24 February 1938 and was incorporated on 13 March 1961. According to its website, the Institute is the only professional qualification covering the whole field of musical instruments.
The Institute of Musical Instrument Technology operates an accreditation scheme. Corporate members of the institute use the letters F.I.M.I.T. (Fellow of the Institute of Musical Instrument Technology), and M.I.M.I.T. (Member of the Institute of Musical Instrument Technology). Associates use the initials A.I.M.I.T. (Associate of the Institute of Musical Instrument Technology) but are Non-corporate members as are Honorary Fellows, Students, Companions, and Graduates. Honorary Life Members and Honorary Life Fellows are also Corporate members. The Institute publishes a quarterly magazine, Soundings, and an annual Directory, both of which are available exclusively to its membership. The current President/Treasurer is Robin Rust FIMIT, Hon. Secretary and President Elect is Malcolm Dalton FIMIT (at April 2016).