Online Saxophone, Clarinet and Flute Repair Classes

Repair technicians are in short supply worldwide. By expanding repair knowledge among band directors and private teachers, and providing advanced training for aspiring professionals, we can foster greater access to quality instrument repair and, in turn, help more people discover a love of music. With over 40 years in the industry, we know that more skilled repairers mean a stronger school music sector. We invite you to join us and help communities enjoy playing woodwinds through reliable, high-quality repair.

Our Online Programming:

We offer 4 levels of online clarinet, flute and saxophone courses and an introductory basics class.

These are the components to our classes we offer:

On-demand video modules with video and photo assignments which are graded by a master repair technician
Live classes held on ZOOM, where each session will be recorded.
1:1 Private lessons you will schedule with your instructor.
Work along time, which allows you to drop in and work with a master technician and have company while you work. It is designed to help you get into the practice of practicing

How our Online Courses Work:

Unique, flexible online repair courses with live sessions to support your repair journey

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Our online courses have many elements to your learning including : Ondemand video modules, Live classes, 1:1 private lessons & workalongs – They are designed so you can learn at a speed to fit around your schedule.

The course is primarily a self-progressing course which includes watching the video modules and submitting video and image assignments. You are able to progress through all the video modules and assignments at your own pace – throughout the course there will also be other elements to supplement your learning

Live Classes: Live masterclass style lectures which have set dates based on our teacher schedule throughout the course, these are held Live on Zoom and a recording will be available afterward for you to review

1:1 Private Lessons: You will book with a teacher throughout the course

Workalongs : A get together and chat session, usually held once of twice a week which you can join and work-along with a teacher and other students.

The Live classes are typically held on a Saturday between 9am-6pm Central time.

They may also be on a Friday evening central time between 5-9pm – These are dependant on our teachers schedule, timezone & course enrolement.

1:1 Private lessons can be during the week or on weekends – you book these on the course calendar

The Workalongs are typically held once or twice a week during the week or on weekends – reserve your spot on the course calendar

Learn more about how our courses work

For years I had been doing “emergency” repairs at district events using the self-adhesive Valentino products. These were just quick, temporary fixes. With this class, I have been exposed to better quality repair parts and great techniques for executing more long-term repair solutions. With Bruce’s instruction and attention to detail, I have become more confident with the anatomy of the clarinet and that much better with repairs and adjustments.

– Benny Romero Songbirds Music, Art, & Dance Center
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“These classes have really been life-changing. You can take them as far as you want, but I intend on repairing clarinets, flutes, and saxophones for the rest of my life. After just a year and a half, I feel confident overhauling a clarinet, and I am comfortable doing the most common repairs on flutes and saxophones. My teacher was extremely knowledgeable and experienced. He was an open book when it came to answering questions about repair, and both he and Lisa really care about the students in these classes.”

– Brian Gnojek
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“After a year and a half in the program, I now have an established repair business and have completed dozens of jobs. I am fortunate to learn from one of the most respected instrument technicians in the business. In addition to being a master technician, I had a very good teacher. He took us through a detailed curriculum and taught us how to put an instrument in its very best condition. Why not learn from the best?”

– Don Nathan, Nathan Woodwind Services
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“As a private flute teacher, I enrolled in this class so I could better help my students fix issues on their instruments. After taking the course, I now have a better understanding of how the mechanism of the flute works, and at a limited level have been able to replace and level pads, fix and adjust air leaks, and replace head corks and key corks to help keep my students’ instruments working the best they can. The occasional opportunity to work one-to-one with Bruce has by far been the most helpful. I would recommend this course to anyone looking to learn the beginning basics of flute repair or to any flute instructor that would like to try to better help their students.”

– Kim Lee

“Even with a solid foundation from clarinet and saxophone courses, flute really is a different beast! With my teachers guidance, I now feel confident performing most repairs on the flute, most importantly, replacing and leveling pads, which definitely requires some training and patience. Thank you to our awesome instructor, who has helped me add flute repair to my arsenal of skills, providing quality repair for more woodwind players.”

– Michael Goldstein

“I had always wanted to learn repair, and thanks to Lisa’s Clarinet Shop, I am now studying to become a clarinet, saxophone, and flute master technician! I recently, got a professional clarinet repair job—I ran into a small problem with it, but my classmates and my tutors totally had my back, and we got it solved!At only four months into the program, I am proud to already be getting paid work!”

– Peace Smith
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“As a clarinet teacher, I wanted to see my clarinet students succeed faster and not have to wait 1-2 weeks for a minor repair to be completed. By taking Level 1, I am now able to help my students keep playing without having to send their instrument into the shop.”

– Dr, Lesley Hastings,
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