Artisan Winds NM 

Artisan Level Woodwind Repair Services

Specializing in Bassoon, Oboe, Flute, Clarinet, 
Low Clarinet, and Saxophone Repairs  - By Appointment

Artisan level woodwind repair services with meticulous attention to detail for the best sound quality and performance for your instruments.

Artisan Level Woodwind Repair

Artisan level woodwind repair services tailored to your instrument's needs, ensuring optimal performance and longevity.

Handmade Bassoon Reeds

Our bassoon reeds are meticulously handcrafted at high altitude, producing superior sound quality and response for high altitude playing.

Attention to Detail

We prioritize precision and care in every job, for beginning students to professional players, including maintenance and adjustments, COA  (clean-oil-adjust) services, and CMR (complete mechanical restoration) services.

About Artisan Winds NM

Crafting Quality in Every Instrument Repair - by Appointment

 

Artisan level woodwind repair services with meticulous attention to detail for the best sound quality and performance for your instruments by Woodwind Repair Specialist Laurel Partin, by appointment.

Laurel Partin is a member of the National Association of Band Instrument Repair Technicians (NAPBIRT) with a certificate in Band Instrument Repair Technology from Renton Technical College (RTC).  She has been a clinician for NAPBIRT at International, National, and Regional events, as well as a guest clinician at RTC, Western Iowa Technical School, and the Yamaha Shokunin training. Laurel has managed high production shops at Tim's Music in Sacramento California, as well as Albuquerque Public Schools, J Sharp Music, and Artisan Winds in New Mexico. She has been a repairer specializing in student to professional-grade woodwind instruments since 2011. 

Laurel is a performing musician in the Albuquerque area in a number of ensembles including Encantada Band (bassoon/bass clarinet), Albuquerque Concert Band (bassoon), Bosque Basoon Band, Symphony Orchestra of Albuquerque (bass clarinet/clarinets/bassoon), Banda Cuatro Estrellas (clarinet), Burque Brass Band (tenor sax, bass clarinet, vox). A lifelong musician and learner, she is currently studying bassoon, which created a passion for reedmaking. 

Laurel, also a science educator and curriculum designer, designed multiple UC approved courses and taught science from 1995 in universities, colleges, and indepenent schools until she transitioned to musical instrument repair. Prior to teaching she was a viral biochemist and electron microscopist, earning her MS in Chemistry and Biochemistry from New Mexico State University. She was a contributing editor on Infection Control for Musical Instruments which is hosted by Eastman Music. She also has years of experience in making and installing custom cabinetry as well as in theatrical lighting design.

Laurel Partin is a Straubinger Certified flute and clarinet technician.

 

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Years of Experience

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Satisfied Clients

1000+

Instruments Repaired

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