FLUTISTRY BOSTON SUMMER REPAIR WORKSHOPS
LEARN THE BASICS OF FLUTE REPAIR FROM THE FLUTISTRY TEAM RIGHT IN THE HEART OF BOSTON, THE FLUTEMAKING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD!
Have you ever wondered what really happens during a Clean, Oil & Adjust (COA)? Curious about how pads are replaced, how leaks are fixed, or what repair technicians mean when they talk about shimming and regulation?
Join us this summer for Flutistry's hands-on Repair Fundamentals Class, designed for flutists, teachers, students, and anyone interested in learning more about how their instrument works.
Space permitting, we will be accepting applications up until the day before the beginning of each session. Reserve your spot today and discover what happens behind the bench at Flutistry!
- Step-by-step instruction for a full Clean, Oil, & Adjust (COA)
- Repair demonstrations & tailored hands-on practice
- Course materials & repair references
- Individual guidance from Flutistry's repair team & special guest experts
- Networking & resources for your continued practice & education
- Instrument anatomy & basic repair terminology
- Understanding of different types of repair services, including COAs, Repads, & Overhauls
- Safe flute disassembly, cleaning, & oiling techniques
- Introduction to padding techniques, including shimming
- Adjustment & regulation philosophies
- Play-testing techniques
- Basic flute adjustments, quick-fixes, & long-term maintenance tips
- Hands-on opportunities to explore repair concepts on your own instrument
- Overview of applicable techniques for piccolos, altos, & bass flutes
Participants will be responsible for bringing a playable/fixable instrument to the class to work on. We will vet every participant’s chosen repair instrument via email prior to each training session. We strongly recommend identifying a back-up flute or an instrument you are comfortable practicing on rather than your full-time flute, as students will be guided in implementing basic repair procedures involved with a COA on their selected instrument.
Understanding the basics of flute repair helps you:
- Identify common problems & warning signs before they become major repairs
- Communicate more effectively with technicians
- Improve instrument performance
- Extend the life of your flute
- Become a more informed and confident player, teacher, & musician
Location & Transportation
Address: 801A Tremont St Boston, MA 02118
By Train
Take the MBTA Orange Line to Massachusetts Avenue station. This is the closest option. You may also take the Green Line to Northeastern or Prudential Center stop, which are each about a 10 minute walk. Please note that Symphony station is currently closed and will reopen in 2029.
By Bus
The closest Silver Line SL4 or SL5 stop is about a 10-15 minute walk away. Routes 1, 39, and 43 serve the area near our store.
Parking
Limited public street parking is available nearby.