Techniques of disassembly, tenon fitting, head cork, key fitting, dent removal, padding, tone hole leveling, regulation corks, and play testing will be covered. Nomenclature of the flute family, care of metal finishes, straightening body, alignment, spring replacement, and soft and silver soldering will be taught. The course project will be a complete overhaul on a flute. The student is introduced to safe use and handling of shop equipment, tools. Grading is based on project evaluation at end of course.

Dates and Time: Call or email for time and dates.

Tuition, tools/materials, and fees: $2,179.00
($389.00 less if BIR 1010 has already been taken)

Flute Tools 1
Flute Tools 2
Buffer

Student will need to provide a brand name closed hole flute for the project. CIOMIT can send a flute if needed.