Specialist brass and woodwind repair
Brass and woodwind instruments require specialist care to keep them playing cleanly and reliably. At Australian Academy of Music, our repair technicians service a full range of woodwind and brass instruments — from student-grade school band instruments through to professional-level horns.
Woodwind Repairs & Servicing
- Pad replacement and re-padding (partial or full)
- Key cork and felt replacement
- Spring replacement and adjustment
- Mechanism alignment and regulation
- Head joint and tenon cork replacement
- Body dent removal and straightening
- Tone hole resurfacing
- Full instrument overhaul and clean
- Mouthpiece sterilisation
Instruments: Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Oboe, Bassoon, Recorder
Brass Repairs & Servicing
- Valve servicing and alignment
- Slide servicing and straightening
- Water key cork replacement
- Dent removal (body, bell, slides)
- Soldering repairs (braces, water keys)
- Mouthpiece shank repair
- Ultrasonic cleaning and sterilisation
- Full instrument service and overhaul
Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Baritone, Tuba, French Horn, Flugelhorn
School Instrument Servicing
We work with school band programs across Brisbane to keep student instruments in playing condition. Annual servicing arrangements available for schools with a fleet of instruments. Contact us to discuss.
Free Assessment & Quotes
All repair work is quoted upfront before any work begins. Bring your instrument in and our technicians will assess it at no charge. For complex repairs, a written quote will be provided via text or email and must be approved before work commences.
Turnaround Times
Standard servicing is typically completed within 3–5 business days. Complex overhauls or dent removal will be quoted with an estimated timeframe. Urgent repairs for performances or exams — just let us know and we'll do our best.
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