• Learn to assess the most common problems that surface in woodwind and brass instruments.
• Learn the reasons why common problems occur.
• Learn which problems are fixable and which should be left to a professional technician.
• Learn methods to solve problems, as temporary or permanent measures.
• Learn about the tools and various items that can be used to facilitate solutions.

• Learn proper handling techniques for each instrument.
• Learn the proper maintenance techniques for each instrument.
• Understand the importance of maintenance items, materials and cases.
• Understand how daily maintenance impacts instrument longevity and servicing costs.
• Understand the importance of daily maintenance in a curriculum.
• Discussion on ways to encourage daily maintenance with students.

This is an info session and demonstration where you will learn:

• Learn about outsourcing of woodwind instrument servicing.
• Learn which servicing types are suitable and which are not.
• Understand which servicing steps are required to satisfy the music curriculum.
• Learn how servicing affects the playability of an instrument, and the progress of students.
• Demonstrations showing the inner workings of woodwind instruments and what is involved in servicing

• Aim #1: to become comfortable using a screwdriver to remove/reattach keys.
• Aim #2: Achieve a greater appreciation for the mechanical workings of woodwind instruments.
• Complete disassembly and reassembly of a woodwind instrument (as time permits).
• Perform simple repairs to a woodwind instrument
  • Tool Selection
  • Cork and Felt Replacement
  • Pad Replacement
  • Key regulation and adjustment

Please note: Attendee’s own instrument will be required. Tools will be provided.

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