Klarinet Archive - Posting 000010.txt from 1996/07

From: Steve Prescott <mipresc@-----.EDU>
Subj: Repair info
Date: Mon, 1 Jul 1996 17:09:36 -0400

Scott, Fred, Doug and all:

As a professional repair technician, clarinetist and educator I find the
idea of hiding information from other musicians appalling. I will show
anyone how to repair anything just as I would show anyone how to play the
clarinet. I think Scott hit it on the head when he mentioned payment for
lessons in repair. I think this is only fair. I am, of course, paid to
teach. I would not suggest that people give away years of research,
practice and experience. I do feel that the University is a source of
information and that I am obligated to "hand out free samples."

We have repair courses on the books here and, as mentioned, there are other
reputable schools where one can learn repair. There are even one or two
week seminars where one can learn basic repair.

Don't be afraid to try a repair...know your limitations. If you screw up,
you can always bring it to your Instrument Repair Technician. Don't ask
someone to do something for free if what you are asking concerns his/her
livelihood. Don't you hate it when someone asks "could you JUST play this
or JUST repair that?"

Steve.

Steve Prescott
Instrument Rep.Tech./ Clarinetist
Indiana State University
mipresc@-----.edu