Repair and Maintenance Services

Repairs

If you are having trouble getting a sound out of your flute, keys aren’t closing, or if you dented it on a music stand, it’s time for a repair.

Clean, Oil, Adjust (COA)

Your flutes should undergo a COA every year or two. We will COA your alto, bass, and/or C flutes. (No piccolos accepted at this time.)

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“I would highly recommend Jen Lehman as she found 8 pads that needed to be replaced on my flute, when I thought there was only one. Now it plays SO beautifully.

I am so pleased with the results. It is like having a “brand new flute.” I trusted her with my C flute and would go to her again for any adjustments in the future.”
— Pat Darby, C flute

Frequently Asked Questions

  • COA is general flute maintenance. It is recommended to have a COA once a year for professional flutes and every other year for student flutes.

    This service generally includes:

    • Thorough cleaning of the flute, including polishing by hand. (Scratches are not removed.)

    • Oiling the keys and connections.

    • Reviewing the flute for leaks and adjusting the flute’s mechanism to fix them.

      For an additional charge, this service may also include:

    • Pad replacement as needed.

    • We recommend replacing the headjoint cork. These corks dry out over time, causing small leaks that affect your sound. A new cork will cost an extra $50-$80, and you’ll notice the difference in sound immediately.

  • Repairs may include dents, scratches, bent keys, missing pads or corks, and other repairs.

    Repairs may happen at the same time as a COA.

  • An overhaul is an extensive COA. These are typically done every 10 years. In addition to the standard COA, the flute will have all scratches and dents removed. Typically an overhaul involves pads changed at an additional cost.

  • Unfortunately, there is no “do it yourself” in flute repair. Band directors and performance professionals may occasionally adjust an instrument in an emergency situation. However, it’s best to have a trained professional work on your flute.