REPAIR TRAINING
Do you want to learn how to best take care of your instrument?
SH Music offers beginner courses and advanced repair tuition on brass and woodwind instruments tailored to fit any budding repairer. This can be booked as an in person one to one session, as a presentation for a larger group or as a online call tailored to your needs.
Private persons, students, musicians, teachers and band directors interested in learning how to repair
With one to one training and online mentoring we can teach you how to polish keywork, how to strip down any instrument, the importance of good tool use and the impact of quality materials. We will pull back the curtain on how regulations, pad seating, venting and spring tension come together to make your Instrument work at peak performance.
Group workshops, music events, band events, music authorities and school staff
We also offer more general presentations which can be booked for groups of for instance teachers, players or students to learn how to best maintain and store instruments, how to play test any woodwind or how to clean and set up brass instruments at home. This option is great for events or training days and can be a valuable investment for any band, school or music service.
Sun is also available for talks at corporate events, panels or trade shows for the music industry, please get in touch to discuss the suitable topics for your event.
How to book a training session
If you are interested in our training sessions, the best place to start is to get in touch and tell us a bit about what you would like to learn, and we will help you find the best course forward. For larger presentations and workshops, please include the size of the group and if it is part of an event.
No further experience is required for any of our sessions, but an interest in mechanics, engineering, or general “tinkering” are all useful skills for learning instrument repair.
To book an online session, presentation or an in-person visit, please press the button below or visit our Contact us page in the navigation bar above. For more information, please read further below.
One to One Mentoring
Online and in person mentoring is a great way to gain advice and support on an ad hoc basis. We offer options below to suit every level, from beginners just finding their footing and looking for advise on where to start, specific sessions to cover a topic you would like to excel at, or practical in person sessions to get specific pointers and guidance on your work.
Sun can also be hired for in-person sessions worldwide, and have done training visits abroad several times. These sessions can be immensely valuable as we work together in your workshop and Sun can coach you through specific topics and tackle jobs alongside you. Travel and accommodation needs to be covered for the stay. Please get in touch for more information, POA.
Please get in touch to tell us what you are interested in booking and we can choose the topics to suit your needs. Applicants must be proficient in English to attend the calls. If you find the language a barrier, please get in touch and we can discuss text based mentoring through translation programs. As we are based in the UK, these sessions will be held within UK working hours where possible, so please check your time zone if calling internationally. If you are looking to book an evening or weekend call, please get in touch for availability and prices. Sessions can also be held in Norwegian or Danish if you understand the language.
In person session in the SH Music workshop — POA - Guide price £75 per hour, usually 3 hour booking
These in person sessions are highly tailored to fit your skill level and need and can be built on as ongoing tutoring. We will find exactly what you need and make sure you get the most out of the visit. If an in-person session is booked, we will also cover what tools and set up needed before your visit and start your training plan.
Online Session — POA - Guide price £75 per hour
Are you at a crossroads in your career or are you just starting out in the trade and need to find your footing? Are you taking on a new technique and need some guidance? Do you want to expand your offerings as a repairer to take on a new instrument? Online sessions can either be about a specific topic or technique or an informal chat about the topics of your choosing. This can for instance be:
“Where to start” when first interested in the trade
What tools to get, tailored to your needs as a repairer
Workbench setup and organising tricks for your work space
Guide to torch technique and safe tool use
How to overcome challenges around a certain instrument
How to manage time and set goals for your practice
Instrument specific servicing
Time keeping
Customer experience
Group Presentations and Workshops
Bands, music services, teachers, school classes or ensembles can all benefit from a group workshop. We can also do event bookings for specific topics.
Some examples of presentations available are:
General maintenance
How to play test and how it can enhance your playing practice
What goes wrong: typical faults for specific instruments
How to best store instruments for longer periods of time - what to check for when instruments go in to or come out of storage
How to use a feeler gauge to assess Flutes/Clarinets/Oboes/Bassoons and do non-invasive adjustments
How to use a leak light on Saxophones and do non-invasive adjustments
How to clean Brass instruments at home
How to minimise cost of repairs on a tight budget
Tell us what session you think might suit your needs
“The course itself was delivered extremely well by someone who clearly is very passionate about repair and maintenance, and very knowledgeable.”
“I enjoyed the whole course. It was very well prepared, delivered with clarity and obvious passion for the subject. […] How marvellous that an expert shares their experience and knowledge so generously.”
“Well presented, with a good balance between info and practical.”