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All repairs require tools of some sort and I'll guide you through it step by step and talk about what needs to be in the toolbox for emergency repairs, what's really nice to have and what the pros use. I'll show you where to get what you need, what to avoid and how to stretch your budget, all before class begins.

When you purchase a Masterclass Course, a very solid set of tools come with the course and expansion sets are available. You'll also receive all the materials you need for the course. You will also receive an email prior to class about the materials you'll need to pick up and some suggestions for a few nice things to have and why they may be a good fit for you. 

So... when it comes to tools, I've got you covered! 

You'll receive an emailed link to the Emergency Repair Guide and be able to access it right away. If you're taking a Group Session from me, get those materials beforehand or during class; either way you'll have imediate access. 

Because Masterclass Courses require tools and materials to be sent to you, access to these courses will be delayed until you've received those tools and class has begun. At 6am on the day class starts, you'll gain access to your course materials and you'll have access for life! 

You can access the course materials from any internet browser, including your phone. I do suggest you take the class from a desktop or laptop computer with a larger screen so you can see in much greater size and detail the repair being demonstrated.

The national average cost for a chem-clean on a trumpet is $65 and a tuba is $115. This course will show you how you can clean your own horns. So, after 2 tubas and 5 trumpets, you've paid for the online course. It's even easier to recoup your costs with the orchestra course. 

Here's another way to think about it: after three months of practice and hours and hours of hard work, it's the night of the concert and that amazing student of yours who has come so FAR in the last little bit is standing in front of you with an instrument that won't play. You can fix it or have them waste the last three months of work...how much is the knowledge of how to help them worth in that moment?

Does that seem overstated? I can't tell you how many evenings I've spent on the phone with panicking directors trying to talk them through a repair. So...yeah, I think it's worth it for your peace of mind and especially for that kid.

The three main options Repair Masterclass offers are 1) the Emergency

Repair Guide, 2) Online Group Sessions, and 3) the in depth Repair Masterclass courses.

     The Emergency Repair Guide is a simple tool designed to help you handle emergencies. You do not need to go through all the material at one time, but it will be available when you need it.

     The Group Sessions are, as the name suggests, a group class offered monthly live over the internet. It will be a one-hour class held over Zoom and we will discuss one specific topic (see schedule for topics). This is a great low-cost option.

     Repair Masterclass courses are a deep dive, guided course with assignments to pass off with your instructor on a daily basis, live via Zoom. If you want to know more than the bare basics, this course will cover both breadth and depth of content, including hands-on activities to ensure your confidence in your new skills. Within the Masterclass courses, there are different packages: the full course, which gives you access to all of my 24+ years of repair experience; the condensed course, or everything you will need to know as a director, though far from everything there is to know; and instrument-specific courses that allow you to dive deep into one instrument of your choice. 

For life. Here's why I designed it that way:

1) You'll gain a LOT from going through this course the first time and may want to review years down the road,

2) New materials will be added or refined frequently,

3) You should get the value of this new content and

4) You'll want to review this when a repair comes your way.

Because of this, I want the content to be available to you for life. The subscription follows the person - not the job or school - so if you change positions, districts, or states, your subscription will follow you. Just keep your email updated with me.

You bet there is and you're going to love it! I want you to really get these concepts, so yes, there is homework along the way so I know you're getting the concepts...and mostly so I know I'm teaching them in a way that you're getting it. Assignments are well within your abilities and I won't leave you hanging. Do them on your own time and I promise you'll get more out of it than what you put in. 

Most students take between 2 and 4 hours per session to complete the work, or 4 to 8 hours a day each of the 3 days if you'r taking a Full Course from me. Because of this, you can take a Masterclass course and still keep your day job. Come home, knock out a section and jump on one of your 6 live sessions (3 in a condensed course) and show off your work and ask any questions you have. 

Yes! I understand how valuable the knowledge of instrument repair can be in the classroom and how few colleges offer it as a part of their curriculum. For that reason, I partnered with Southern Utah University to ensure that you can receive the credit you deserve. There is a Condensed Repair Masterclass course that includes all the basic repairs you need to know that will award you with one credit, or you can take the full course for three credits. 

 How does it work, you ask? After purchasing the course (full or condensed), you will have the option to be redirected to Southern Utah University's page where you will fill out a form and submit your payment (as a 2nd transaction) to receive credit. Get this: they are only asking $150 per credit. That's a great deal!