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Course Description
Top Shelf Saxophone Repair
Today’s demanding saxophone players have high expectations of their instruments. This clinic will focus on saxophone repair techniques that will bring your repairs and overhauls to the next level! We will learn to eliminate any barriers between the instrument and the player. Attention to detail and methodical step by step procedures will be our main objectives. We will cover numerous topics including:
Diagnosing and classifying repairs
Developing a plan of action to streamline the repair process
Body and dent work
Neck receiver and tenon fitting
Key work modifications
Key fitting and mechanical restoration
Dry fitting for ergonomics and proper pad cup geometry
Synthetic key materials and applications
Pad selection and installation
Set up tips and tricks Participants are encouraged to bring a professional or vintage saxophone to work on and to be used as a possible demonstration of techniques during the course. It is also recommended that they bring a basic selection of tools:
Screwdrivers
Rawhide or plastic mallet
Pliers (preferably parallel pliers ex. Knipex)
Razor blades
Scraper
Tweezers
Roll of masking tape
Any other tools the participants normally utilize during typical saxophone repairs Specialty tools (if available):
Swedging pliers
Pull-Style hinge tube/post facing cutters
Post Counter Bore tools
Post fitting pliers
Spring removing pliers
Spring inserting pliers
Sax key bending levers
Instructor
 A native of Northern Virginia, Ryan Walker began playing saxophone at the age of 10. He went on to major in Music Education and Saxophone Performance at Virginia Tech. In 2002 he began his career as band director at Montross Middle School in Westmoreland County, Virginia. Teaching 150 low-income students using school-stocked instruments, Ryan quickly taught himself the basics of instrument repair. After a short stint in public education, he moved back to the D.C. area to work at Chantilly Music, a music retail and rental store. Seeing a niche for repairs on their rental instruments, Ryan began doing repairs in-house. In 2012, Ryan made the move to full-time instrument repair at MusicMedic in the Sax ProShop. Originally hired to work in their “assembly line” style repair shop as a dry fitter and padder, he soon branched out into every aspect of the “Überhaul”, with key fitting being his area of expertise. Ryan has given repair clinics at the Navy Band International Saxophone Symposium, Carolina Saxophone Festival, Atlanta Saxophone Day, and the NAPBIRT Technical Training Center. When he’s not repairing and restoring vintage saxophones, he can be found maintaining his collection of exotic orchids, rewatching The Office for the millionth time, or training and teaching Brazilian jiu jitsu where he holds the rank of purple belt.
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Transportation
- The closest airport is in Bloomington, IL. Airport Code: BMI
Website: www.cira.com
- There is a local Amtrak station in Normal, IL: www.amtrak.com - Station code: BNL
- If you are flying into Chicago O'Hare or Midway airport and would like to get a bus shuttle, click on the following link: www.peoriacharter.com
Destination Selection: Normal: Amtrak Uptown Station
- Local Car Rental Information: (details)
- Other Choices such as Taxi, Uber, Lyft, etc: (details)
Shipping
You are welcome to ship any packages prior to your arrival. Send them to:
(your name)
C/O NAPBIRT
2026 Eagle Rd
Normal, IL 61761
Registration
- All registrations are to be completed electronically using this website.
(We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express) - You must be at least 18 years of age.
- You do not have to be a member of NAPBIRT to register. However, you will need to create an account with us in order to process your registration.
- If you are a current member, make sure you are logged into the system. Otherwise, you will end up re-typing a lot of information that would automatically be inserted into the registration form.
- If you are a previous member or you have attended a NAPBIRT clinic in the past, your name should already be in our database. Click Here to request your login information.
NOTE: Seating is limited to 6 registrations.
Course Fee: $650.00
Materials Fee: $145.00
Total: $795.00
WAIVER:
By registering for this event, I give my permission for NAPBIRT, Inc. to use, without limitation or obligations, photographs, film footage, or tape recordings which may include my image or voice for the purpose of promoting or interpreting NAPBIRT programs and services.
I waive all claims for damage and/or loss to my person or property which may be caused by an act, or failure to act of NAPBIRT, it's officers, directors, agents, or employees and the hosts and clinicians. I understand that there are inherent dangers in working with tools and repairing instruments and I assume the risk of all dangerous conditions in and about such clinics and waive any and all specific notice of the existence of such conditions.
Hand held audio recorders and still cameras are permitted providing that you do not disrupt the session and you have the permission of the clinician. Video cameras and other similar equipment are not permitted without advance written authorization from NAPBIRT.
Cellular phones and other electronic gadgets must be turned to OFF or SILENT during all scheduled events including tours, meals, and clinics.
Our goal is the free exchange of ideas and techniques. Please remember that the clinicians are your colleagues: feel free to ask questions and participate during clinics. Questions asked during clinics are often very valuable: be respectful of those asking questions, whether they are new technicians or seasoned veterans. We would also ask that you remember that there are different ways to achieve a desired end, and that not all technicians always agree on the same techniques or tools. If you find yourself in a position in which you disagree with the clinician, we would ask that you be respectful to the clinician and your fellow audience members and not be disruptive in the clinic.
I understand the hazards of the novel coronavirus ("COVID-19") and am familiar with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ("CDC") guidelines regarding COVID-19. I acknowledge and understand that that the circumstances regarding COVID-19 are changing from day to day and that, accordingly, the CDC guidelines are regularly modified and updated and I accept full responsibility for familiarizing myself with the most recent updates.
Notwithstanding the risks associated with COVID-19, which I readily acknowledge, I hereby willingly choose to participate in NAPBIRT activities.
I acknowledge and fully assume the risk of illness or death related to COVID-19 arising from my being on the premises and participating in the Activities and hereby RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE NAPBIRT, it's officers, directors, agents, employees and assigns (the "RELEASEES") from any liability related to COVID-19 which might occur as a result my being on the premises and participating in NAPBIRT activities.
I shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the RELEASEES from and against any and all claims, demands, suits, judgments, losses or expenses of any nature whatsoever (including, without limitation, attorneys' fees, costs and disbursements, whether of in-house or outside counsel and whether or not an action is brought, on appeal or otherwise), arising from or out of, or relating to, directly or indirectly, the infection of COVID-19 or any other illness or injury.
*** Limited to 6 Registrations ***
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