Flute II Advanced Repair Techniques: A 4-Day Intensive In-Person Learning Experience November 9th-12th, 2026

MusicMedic is excited to offer Advanced Repair Courses for Saxophone, Flute, and Clarinet!  This course is designed for experienced woodwind technicians looking to expand their knowledge and refine their skills in advanced flute repair and customization.

Participants in this course should already have a strong foundation in basic flute servicing and padding OR have taken our Basics Done Right for Flute Course or equivalent.

Here are some of the topics we will cover:

-Cutting, seating, and leveling open-hole pads for optimal response and airtight seal

-Tenon fitting techniques for seamless body assembly and mechanical integrity

-Soldering on silver, including preparation, tone holes and post work, using specialized torches and techniques

-Pulling, replacing, and fitting knock pins, a critical component of long-term key alignment

-Key fitting and restoration methods for reducing lost motion and ensuring smooth action

-Exploration of engineered and synthetic pads to modernize and customize flute performance

Advanced Tools will be available for participants to try, but those wishing to bring or use their own advanced tools will need to purchase their own. Tools from suppliers can often be difficult to procure so leave plenty of time to order tools (at least 8 weeks) before arriving for the course. 

Participants will need the basic set of tools required to participate in the course before the first day of the course. See Tool Block Below. Participants should also have an open or closed hole flute of their choice to work on with the class during the course. All participants are eligible to purchase tools, repair kits, and instrument repair supplies at a reduced cost.

This fall our flute professor Keren Barr of North Georgia Band will go over all of these great resources this course has to offer! Keren is a professional flute technician and owner of North Georgia Band Instrument Service. She is also a Muramatsu and Straubinger certified flute technician, training with Paul Rabinov and David Straubinger and has also been an active member of NAPBIRT since 2004.

Clinic dates and registration:

Dates: November 9th-12th, 2026

Hours: 9am to 4pm EST with an hour or so break for lunch

All course lectures and materials will be presented in person. Instructional portions of the class can be recorded so students can view them after the course. We will also be filming or taking pictures during instruction for future course promotion. This course is worth 2.8 CEUs. 

Tooling may be limited so please register early! Place your order by September 9th, 2026 to reserve your spot and tool block for this amazing class!

Add to cart or contact: (910) 667-0270 questions@MusicMedic.com