CLARINET REPAIR & MAINTENANCE DAY
Course overview | Learn about your clarinet; how it works, how to identify problems, see what can go wrong and how to fix it.
Offering an opportunity to learn how your instrument works and how to clean, care and fix problems. With expert guidance you will observe and practice repair skills and learn how check if your instrument is performing at its best.
Using the dedicated teaching workshop at Bury Farm in Stapleford near Cambridge, you will have access to the guidance, tools and materials you might require. We have a range of instrument for you to practice on. You are also invited to bring your own, a students, or an instrument from school to work on.
These courses are aimed at professional players, music teachers, college students as well interested players and craftspeople. As a player, knowing that your instrument is functioning at its best will give you greater confidence and improve your playing experience.
The aim is to equip you with the skills needed to identify problems, undertake successful emergency repairs and maintain your woodwind instrument in good playing condition.
Abilities | This course caters for skill-levels starting from beginner to advanced. Players, teachers, partners of players or anyone interested are all welcome. Age 16 + only.
Course length | 1 day.
Dates | See calendar to the right or below.
Don't see dates that suit you? Further courses can be arranged throughout the year; email information@cambridgewoodwindmakers.org.
Time | 10am - 4pm.
Cost | £65 per person. CWM Friend: £45 per person.
Location | All our courses are held at The Champion Workshop at Bury Farm, Bury Road, Stapleford, Cambridge, CB22 5BP (England). Details of transport and location can be found in the Visitors Centre section.
Booking | To book use the links below.
Further information | For enquiries email Daniel Bangham @ information@cambridgewoodwindmakers.org.
We provide instruments for you to practice on, tools, equipment and tuition. Tea, coffee and biscuits. Repair materials will be available and excess materials charged on an "as used" basis.
Future related courses
For more experienced participants we will be developing extended courses over weekend or holiday periods. Subject to interest we also intend to hold specialist courses on mouthpiece design, advanced repair techniques, recorder making and many other woodwind related topics.
Get to know your clarinet even better & learn how to repair it.
You do not have to be a clarinettist to attend this course.


