Repair and maintenance of flutes [30 hours]

This course covers the basic repair and maintenance of flutes. It is taught by professionals with several years’ experience.

Course contents:

• Introduction to the tools used
• Disassembling the instrument
• Cleaning of the keys and body
• Removing pins
• Repairing keys
• Installing pad felt
• Replacing pads
• Replacing the tuning cork
• Reassembling the instrument
• Repairing blocked pads
• Repairing key levers
• Repairing springs and adjusting spring speed
• General repair

The course also covers:

• Repairing hinges
• Adjusting joints
• Adjusting key hinges

At the end of the course, the student is given a toolkit including all that is necessary for flute repair.