Clarinet Basics Done Right Course
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🎶 Dive Into the World of Clarinet Repair This Summer! 🎶
Ready to get your hands dirty (in the best way)? We’ve designed this fast-paced, hands-on course to introduce you to the essential skills of clarinet repair and maintenance—perfect for musicians, educators, and curious tinkerers alike.
🔧 What we’ll cover:
• Bench layout & workflow
• Tools of the trade
• Clarinet anatomy & terminology
• Disassembly & re-assembly
• Cleaning & maintenance
• Cork installation, materials & adjustments
• Pad installation & regulation
• Spring installation & adjustment
• Common mechanical issues
• Advanced topics — plus plenty of time for Q&A
🎼 What you’ll need:
Participants should arrive with a basic clarinet repair tool set and a Bb clarinet of their choice to work on throughout the course.
🌟 Meet your instructor:
This summer, clarinet professor Miles DeCastro of North Country Winds will guide you through it all. Miles is a professional technician and the Instrument Repair Technician at The Crane School of Music (SUNY Potsdam), where he teaches instrument repair technology and maintains a fleet of 1,200+ instruments. Learn directly from someone who does this work at the highest level—every single day.
🛠️ Come ready to learn, ask questions, and leave with real, practical repair skills you can use immediately.
Ready to get your hands dirty (in the best way)? We’ve designed this fast-paced, hands-on course to introduce you to the essential skills of clarinet repair and maintenance—perfect for musicians, educators, and curious tinkerers alike.
🔧 What we’ll cover:
• Bench layout & workflow
• Tools of the trade
• Clarinet anatomy & terminology
• Disassembly & re-assembly
• Cleaning & maintenance
• Cork installation, materials & adjustments
• Pad installation & regulation
• Spring installation & adjustment
• Common mechanical issues
• Advanced topics — plus plenty of time for Q&A
🎼 What you’ll need:
Participants should arrive with a basic clarinet repair tool set and a Bb clarinet of their choice to work on throughout the course.
🌟 Meet your instructor:
This summer, clarinet professor Miles DeCastro of North Country Winds will guide you through it all. Miles is a professional technician and the Instrument Repair Technician at The Crane School of Music (SUNY Potsdam), where he teaches instrument repair technology and maintains a fleet of 1,200+ instruments. Learn directly from someone who does this work at the highest level—every single day.
🛠️ Come ready to learn, ask questions, and leave with real, practical repair skills you can use immediately.
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901 Martin St Suite B, Wilmington, NC, United States
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