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Learn from the Experts at Our Repair Institute
Our instrument repair school provides education and training for repairing instruments across the brass, woodwind, and string families. Whether you’re just getting started or already have some prior knowledge, we offer a wide variety of instrument repair courses lead by experienced technicians in a hands-on, small-group setting. View our program format options below to find the best fit for your lifestyle and schedule.
On Campus
Learn instrument repair in a real shop environment. Receive face-to-face teaching from our talented and experienced instructors.
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Online
4K teaching videos, one on one video coaching and mandatory hands on repair work, enable you to learn exceptional instrument repair technique online.
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On Location
CIOMIT comes to you. If you have multiple technicians in need of training, this might be the cost-effective option for you.
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The service side of our business: Music Makers is your local music store in Castle Rock, Colorado. We offer a wide range of services to meet the needs of every musician, whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience. Our services include creative music lessons, new and used instrument sales, music accessories, instrument rentals, and expert repairs.
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Turn your love of music into a lifelong career.
Course Selection
Browse our course selection and program options. Each course is listed by discipline and includes tuition, time frame, and tool requirement information. Some courses are only offered in person, but most are available in all program formats.
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Enrollment Process
There are no surprises with our enrollment process! The process looks a little different for each of our program format options. General steps are listed out with specific differences included.
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Tuition
We offer different tuition packages and payment options. Learn how our tuition breaks down by program format and choose the best option for you. You can also find answers to many of our frequently asked questions about tuition.
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Application
Are you ready to take the next step to join us at Colorado Institute of Musical Instrument Repair? Fill out our Prospective Student Application to get started or schedule a tour of our school! We’ll walk you through all of your options.
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