All repairs require tools of some sort, and I'll guide you through it step by step and talk about what needs to be in the toolbox for emergency repairs, what's really nice to have, and what the pros use. I'll show you where to get what you need, what to avoid, and how to stretch your budget--all before class begins.

When you purchase a Masterclass Course, you also receive a beginning set of tools and other necessary materials, though expansion tool kits are also available. Prior to class, check out our tools page to learn more about additional tools I'd recommend purchasing. 

So... when it comes to tools, I've got you covered! 

The Emergency Repair Guide and any on-demand Shop Visitor courses will be sent to your email directly after registration. The Shop Assistant and Prep Tech courses will be released to you on the date you selected to begin. The delay for these classes is to ensure you have time to purchase/receive tools and get properly set up before beginning.

At the beginning of each course, you will receive an email with a link and login credentials to your Repair Masterclass membership portal. 

If you have purchased multiple Masterclasses, you will be able to see them all in this portal, which can be accessed from the "Login" tab at the top of this page. 

You can access the course materials from any internet browser, including your phone. Although I suggest you take the class from a desktop or laptop computer with a larger screen so you can see in much greater size and detail the repair being demonstrated.

A chemical clean is upwards of $75 for a trumpet and $150 for a tuba. This course will show you how you can clean your own horns. So, after 8 tubas and 8 trumpets, you've paid for the online course. It's even easier to recoup your costs with the orchestra course since it can cost around $300 just to replace a cello bridge. 

Here's another way to think about it: after three months of practice and hours and hours of hard work, it's the night of the concert and that amazing student of yours who has come so FAR is standing in front of you with an instrument that won't play. You can fix it, or you can have them waste the last three months of work...how much is the knowledge of how to help them worth in that moment?

Does that seem overstated? I can't tell you how many evenings I've spent on the phone with panicking directors trying to talk them through a repair. So...yeah, I think it's worth it for your peace of mind and especially for that kid.

The Emergency Repair Guide is a simple tool designed to help you handle emergencies. You do not need to go through all the material at one time, but it will be available when you need it.

The Shop Visitor Courses are designed for the individual player who wants to add basic repair skills to their portfolio or step into the instrument repair world without commitment. This is a great low-cost option.

The Shop Assistant Course is tailored for directors to know how to diagnose and solve basic issues. Get that kid back on stage.

The Prep Tech Course is intended for the director. This is a deep dive that will cover the breadth and depth of content to help you maintain your own inventory. 

The Apprenticeship is for the individual who desires to become a career instrument repair technician. This is no small commitment, both financially or in time, but the rewarding nature of the program will pay dividends. 

For life. Here's why I designed it that way:

1) You'll gain a LOT from going through this course the first time and may want to review years down the road,

2) New materials will be added or refined frequently,

3) You should get the value of this new content and

4) You'll want to review this when a repair comes your way.

Because of this, I want the content to be available to you for life. The subscription follows the person - not the job or school - so if you change positions, districts, or states, your subscription will follow you. Just keep your email updated with me.

You bet there is and you're going to love it! I want you to really get these concepts, so yes, there is homework along the way so I know you're getting the concepts...and mostly so I know I'm teaching them in a way that you're getting it. Assignments are well within your abilities and I won't leave you hanging. Do them on your own time and I promise you'll get more out of it than what you put in. 

Most students take between 2 and 4 hours per session to complete the work, or 4 to 8 hours per day each of the 3 days if you're taking a group Prep Tech course. Because of this, you can take a Masterclass course and still keep your day job. Come home, knock out a section and jump on one of your 6 live sessions (or 3 sessions in a Shop Assistant course), show off your work, and ask any questions you have. 

Yes! I understand how valuable the knowledge of instrument repair can be in the classroom and how few colleges offer it as a part of their curriculum. For that reason, I partnered with Southern Utah University to ensure that you can receive the credit you deserve. There is a Condensed Repair Masterclass course that includes all the basic repairs you need to know that will award you with one credit, or you can take the full course for three credits. 

 How does it work, you ask? After purchasing the course (Prep Tech or Shop Assistant) and selecting your dates, you will have the option to be redirected to Southern Utah University's page where you will fill out a form and submit your payment (as a 2nd transaction) to receive credit. Get this: they are only asking $150 per credit. That's a great deal! 

I get it. You work for a school district and they have their Purchase Order process. I'm happy to help out. Of course it's easier for us both to make your purchase online with a credit card but if we need to go down the PO process, just click here, tell me where and I'll email you a quote from which you can start the PO process. Once approved I'll send you an invoice and when that's paid, I'll email your login credentials. Easy. Really, it's no big deal, I've worked with school districts since 1995, I get it. Another option is grant writing. Use the same link and I'll send you materials you can download to use for your grant proposal.