Flute Repair

Diana apprenticed in flute repair in 2011 with Tom Cross, and gained her Straubinger certification in March 2012. 

Diana has given workshops on flute repair at McGill University, University of Ottawa, Queen's University, McMaster University and Wilfrid Laurier University. 

Diana specializes in repairing professional level flutes. Her clients include flutists from the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the National Arts Centre Orchestra, Orchestra Symphonique de Montréal, and Orchestra Symphonique de Gatineau.

Flute repair by appointment only. Please contact us via the contact form below.

Services

  • Clean, Oil and Adjusts

  • Finding and fixing leaks

  • Overhauls for Straubinger pads, J.S. Gold pads and Felt Pad flutes 

  • Replacement of headjoint corks   

  • Tarnish removal                       

  • Resizing headjoint/footjoint  

  • Re-skinning Straubinger pads       

  • Dent Removal        

  • Recorking/Refelting connections

  • Spring Tension adjustment

  • Cleaning sticky pads                      

as well as other flute needs!  If a service is needed that is not listed above, please inquire directly.

Prices

Clean, Oil and Adjust:

Student Level Flute: $150.00
Intermediate Level Flute: $190.00
Professional Level Flute: $260.00

Overhauls:

Student Level Flute: $550.00 -650.00
Intermediate Level Flute: $1600.00 -1750.00
Professional Level Flute (Straubinger/JS Gold Pads): $1850.00 -2700.00

Headjoint Cork Replacement = $25.00

All other repairs done at an hourly rate of $75 + the cost of supplies.

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Testimonials

Diana has been my go-to technician for work on my Powell flute, Keefe piccolo, and Yamaha alto flute for the past few years. She treats every instrument with the utmost care, and I have always loved the result of her work. I really appreciate the time Diana takes to explain the work, answer any questions I have, or play around with adjustments I want to try. Her approach is so collaborative and warm, and her work impeccable. Diana is also an amazing resource in a flute emergency! She has helped guide me through basic, temporary repairs over video chat on multiple occasions. I cannot recommend her enough!


I have also had the privilege of inviting Diana to give a class on flute repair at uOttawa. She worked so well with the students and is an incredible teacher. The class (and myself) learned so much!

-Stephanie Morin, 2nd flute, National Arts Centre Orchestra

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