RBC repair class
All set up ready to teach a morning of bassoon repair at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire today.
Saxophone Day
Really looking forward to spending this Sunday at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire for this saxophone day. BFS will be in the building...
Don’t forget to get your instruments serviced
Having your instrument serviced regularly can prevent problems. This clarinet was very stuffy and out of tune.
I’m getting married!
I’m getting married this weekend and will be enjoying a very well earned break from work. The workshop is closed now until December 21st...
I’m back
It’s been a very long time since I’ve posted anything but I’m back and promise to try and be much more active in here! Here is a photo of...
Intrepid repairer
I thought I'd have a nice relaxing Boxing Day morning reading the 'Intrepid Repairer' magazine- my dogs had other ideas!
Carbon Fibre Bands
I've been repairing a clarinet with cracks around the throat and, after a lengthy discussion with the owner, decided to put a couple of...
National Association of Musical Instrument Repairers
I had great day yesterday at the NAMIR AGM hosted by Barnes and Mullens. They have some fantastic workshop spaces onsite for building...
Key modification
This week I have had a clarinet in the workshop to adapt the right hand rings for a player who is no longer able to cover the hole with...
Bassoonatastrophy
One of today's jobs is a very poorly bassoon that was damaged when a case strap gave way. Check your cases, it could save you a lot of...
