Youri le god

How does one go about learning to repair brass instruments? Are there any part time courses available. What kind of skills are needed?

Heavens2kadonka

You could look around for natural trumpet building camps during the summer. I plan on attending one at least one year.

I was always interested in how brass repair techs got into their profession.

Van

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Robert Rowe

Here you go, lads ... click-on to this link :

www.NAPBIRT.org


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Youri le god

Cheers, that looks interesting. It's a bit of a trek from London though. I've found a school in Wales that has several very well priced courses. I'll post the link

felix c

Hi freinds;
Interesting topic. Like 2 years ago I was interested in trumpet maintenance and repair. I buy a Manual In PDf, that its a simple but valuable tool. It also cover woodwind and brass. Following the instructions and with the few tools I have, I have service 10 trumpets with excellent, results. if any of you want a copy I can sell it for 10 dollars. Just contact me at
ff_caro@hotmail.com
I acept paypal
Thanks

Pd The manual helps a lot, the course its the ideal. Its like play trumpet. The horn its esential and the books are complements.

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Robert Rowe

I really recommend that anyone with even a mild interest look into band instrument repair. At Red Wing Technical College (Minnesota, USA), I was amazed at how many of the students were jazz afficionatos / players, etc., that finally realized they needed to "connect" with the "Real World", and prepare to get a job. There is a dearth of trained repair technicians.

Just think back on all the posts and queries in this Forum relative to horn repairs and "issues".

I remember reading a national survey rating 200 employment careers by stress-level. President of the United States was #1, and Band Instrument Repair Technician was #200.

Think about it.

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mike ansberry

For someone who is just looking for a few tips on fixing their student's horns and not looking to make a career in repair there is a book written by R.F. "Peg" Meyer. It used to be available on Amazon. I haven't looked recently.

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