About Me
I am the only Straubinger certified technician in the state of Idaho, and own a private ultrasonic instrument-cleaning tank. Ready to schedule your service? Click below to contact me today!
A life-long band student, I have a Bachelor’s degree in saxophone performance from the University of the Witwatersrand located in beautiful Johannesburg, South Africa. I am grateful to play in the Treasure Valley Concert Band.
I have worked as a Band Instrument Repair Technician in the Treasure Valley for over 20 years, and am the only technician in Idaho who is certified to work on and install Straubinger pads for flutes, piccolos, and clarinets.
For more information about Straubinger pads, please visit: https://www.straubingerflutes.com/pad.html
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Our mission statement
A child shouldn’t have to learn on an instrument that doesn’t work properly. A musician should have complete confidence in the functionality of their instrument when performing.
For All Musicians
Are you a student or parent of a student studying band? Are you a professional brass or woodwind musician? We serve all levels and needs for band instruments, from minor repairs all the way to Straubinger-certified pad replacements and upgrades. Let's get the conversation started and see what I can do for you today!
what i specialize in
All Brass and Woodwind Instruments
I repair flutes, piccolos, clarinets, bass clarinets, saxophones (soprano, alto, tenor and baritone), oboes, bassoons, trumpets, baritones, tubas, sousaphones, trombones, double french horns, single french horns, and all other brass and woodwind instruments.
Here are some of my services:
For Woodwinds: Re-pads, cleaning, adjusting and oil
For Brass: Ultrasonic cleaning, dent work, valve work, trombone slide repair (alignment).
I am also the only Straubinger Certified technician in Idaho.
“Lisa is an outstanding technician in every regard. Her technical expertise, meticulous attention to detail, and outstanding customer service is of the highest professional level. I recommend her most highly and without reservation.”
“Point blank–The Treasure Valley is fortunate to haec a technician at Lisa’s caliber. Not only is Lisa fully trained, experienced, and Straubinger certified, she is conscientious and professional.
As a flautist, I perform in a number of ensembles and Lisa has always serviced my instruments in the quickest time possible. Thank you, Lisa!”
“Lisa is amazing! I had an emergency with my flute and she worked me in quickly, fixed it, and it played beautifully. Lisa pays attention to every detail and I completely trust her to repair my flute. I will never take my flute to anyone else. Lisa is the best!”