SINCE 2018
Fixers of Fine Flutes
Whether you're a student, a hobbyist, or a professional, you want to know that when you pick up your flute to play it’s in the finest condition it can be.
As a flutist I understand the care and attention these delicate instruments need. I’ll treat your flute as if it was my own; you’ll always get the best service possible.
SINCE 2018
Fixers of Fine Flutes
Whether you're a student, a hobbyist, or a professional, you want to know that when you pick up your flute to play it’s in the finest condition it can be.
As a flutist I understand the care and attention these delicate instruments need. I’ll treat your flute as if it was my own; you’ll always get the best service possible.
SINCE 2018
Fixers of Fine Flutes
Whether you're a student, a hobbyist, or a professional, you want to know that when you pick up your flute to play it’s in the finest condition it can be.
As a flutist I understand the care and attention these delicate instruments need. I’ll treat your flute as if it was my own; you’ll always get the best service possible.
SINCE 2018
Fixers of Fine Flutes
Whether you're a student, a hobbyist, or a professional, you want to know that when you pick up your flute to play it’s in the finest condition it can be.
As a flutist I understand the care and attention these delicate instruments need. I’ll treat your flute as if it was my own; you’ll always get the best service possible.
The Range
Our Services
Newcastle Flute Repairs offers a full range of services for the flutist and their instruments. As well as dealing with the effects of mishaps and general wear and tear by repairing instruments, we offer a range of preventative maintenance services to keep your flute in optimal playing condition. For the the beginner or intermediate flutist we also offer one-to-one tuition.
The Range
Our Services
Newcastle Flute Repairs offers a full range of services for the flutist and their instruments. As well as dealing with the effects of mishaps and general wear and tear by repairing instruments, we offer a range of preventative maintenance services to keep your flute in optimal playing condition. For the the beginner or intermediate flutist we also offer one-to-one tuition.
The Range
Choose from our services
Flute Service
$250 Basic Service
$300 Premier Service
$300 Premier Service
We will play-test your flute and advise you on what’s needed to restore it to optimum condition.
We recommend a regular maintenance schedule that includes a thorough cleaning, having your flute checked for leaks, testing for pad or spring damage, and suitable lubrication.
Basically, we give your flute a ‘tune-up’ to make sure it's playing at its best.
-
Basic Service
$250- Initial Test
- Hand Clean, Oil, Adjust
- Check Pad Pics
- Re-Test
- Verbal Report
-
Same-Day Basic Service
$375 -
Premier Service
$300- Initial Test
- Minor Repairs
- Head Joint Cork Replacement
(if required) - Hand Clean, Oil, Adjust
- Check Pad Pics
- Re-Test
- Verbal Report
-
Same-Day Premier Service
$450
Flute Repair
Free Inspections
and Quotations
and Quotations
If you have sticky keys, broken springs, damaged pads, dents or scratches we can fix these for you. We promise a reasonable price and a speedy, professional service.
We’ll play-test your flute and advise you on what’s needed to restore it to optimum condition if you visit us.
Alternatively please call us on 0431 672 399 to discuss your flute problem and we’ll give you an estimate for the repair and an idea of how long the job might take.
Indicative Prices
(may vary according to instrument / condition)
-
Pad Replacement - Individual
$75 -
Pad Replacement - Full set price given after inspection.
Flute Tuition
One-to-One Tuition
Limited Places
Limited Places
Paul is an experienced and active flutist, playing in bands both in Newcastle and internationally. He’s passionate about his particular speciality, playing Australian Colonial and Irish music.
Having returned to Australia recently Paul is now able to teach and train a small number of beginner or intermediate flutists.
If you’re interested in developing your flute skills with Paul, please contact him directly on 0431 672 399, or use the contact form or email address below to send him a message.
-
Single One-Hour Lesson
$80 -
Block-booking of 6 One-Hour Lessons
$420
The Range
Choose from our services
Flute Service
$250 Basic Service
$300 Premier Service
$300 Premier Service
We will play-test your flute and advise you on what’s needed to restore it to optimum condition.
We recommend a regular maintenance schedule that includes a thorough cleaning, having your flute checked for leaks, testing for pad or spring damage, and suitable lubrication.
Basically, we give your flute a ‘tune-up’ to make sure it's playing at its best.
-
Basic Service
$250- Initial Test
- Hand Clean, Oil, Adjust
- Check Pad Pics
- Re-Test
- Verbal Report
-
Same-Day Basic Service
$375 -
Premier Service
$300- Initial Test
- Minor Repairs
- Head Joint Cork Replacement
(if required) - Hand Clean, Oil, Adjust
- Check Pad Pics
- Re-Test
- Verbal Report
-
Same-Day Premier Service
$450
Flute Repair
Free Inspections
and Quotations
and Quotations
If you have sticky keys, broken springs, damaged pads, dents or scratches we can fix these for you. We promise a reasonable price and a speedy, professional service.
We’ll play-test your flute and advise you on what’s needed to restore it to optimum condition if you visit us.
Alternatively please call us on 0431 672 399 to discuss your flute problem and we’ll give you an estimate for the repair and an idea of how long the job might take.
Indicative Prices
(may vary according to instrument / condition)
-
Pad Replacement - Individual
$75 -
Pad Replacement - Full set price given after inspection.
Flute Tuition
One-to-One Tuition
Limited Places
Limited Places
Paul is an experienced and active flutist, playing in bands both in Newcastle and internationally. He’s passionate about his particular speciality, playing Australian Colonial and Irish music.
Having returned to Australia recently Paul is now able to teach and train a small number of beginner or intermediate flutists.
If you’re interested in developing your flute skills with Paul, please contact him directly on 0431 672 399, or use the contact form or email address below to send him a message.
Tuition Prices
-
Single One-Hour Lesson
$80 -
Block-booking of 6 One-Hour Lessons
$420
Need help with your flute?
Call now on 0431 672 399
Call now on
0431 672 399
Why Use Us?
Skill
We've been honing our skills for umpteen years. We know what we're doing when you put your flute in our hands.
Service
We'll treat your flute as though it were our own - you'll always get the best service from Newcastle Flute Repairs.
S'Affordable
Amateur or professional, we have local musician's interests at heart - you won't find keener prices anywhere in the area.
Why Use Us?
Skill
We've been honing our skills for umpteen years. We know what we're doing when you put your flute in our hands.
Service
We'll treat your flute as though it were our own - you'll always get the best service from Newcastle Flute Repairs.
S'Affordable
Amateur or professional, we have local musician's interests at heart - you won't find keener prices anywhere in the area.
Get in Touch
Contact Information
We look forward to treating your flute at our newly-opened bespoke flute workshop, conveniently located for flutists in the Newcastle and Hunter Valley area.
7A Parry Street
Cooks Hill
Newcastle NSW 2300
Info@NewcastleFluteRepairs.com
0431 672 399
Our Story
Paul’s introduction to repairing flutes came when, as a student, he accidentally sat on a borrowed Boosey and Hawkes flute! With limited funds and no local repair service he relied on his own ingenuity to restore it to a playable condition.
After further years of practice, building his experience on many other flutes, he travelled to Vermont in the United States. There he was taught new techniques and developed new skills in flute repair and maintenance.
Since then he has steadily built up not only his flute repair practice, but also the tools and workshop equipment necessary to restore and maintain these delicate instruments.
Paul has since returned to Vermont for further training, and has now launched his new Flute Workshop in Cooks Hill, ready to service or repair your instruments.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Flute Care
Most Flute Care is common-sense,
and can be summarised by three rules:
KEEP IT DRY!
- Always keep your flute dry. Any moisture can cause joints and pads to become stiff and leaky, and can also cause wood to swell and split.
- When you’re finished playing wipe off any moisture, inside and out, with a fine, clean cloth or tissue. Also check and dry the head, middle and foot joints.
- Don’t pack the then-damp cloth inside the flute case where it can make the flute moist again.
- Don’t just allow it to dry out and re-use it, you’ll be harbouring germs that you then re-apply. Wash the cloth, or use disposable tissues.
KEEP IT CLEAN
- Start as you mean to go on - wash your hands before playing. The deposits left by your fingerprints can aid corrosion, dulling and marring the finish of the instrument.
- Also, if possible rinse your mouth or clean your teeth before playing. If not you risk tiny fragments of food material being blown into the flute and lodging.
- After drying the flute after use, use another fine, clean cloth to wipe any fingerprints off. Don’t use cloths with polish embedded as many are abrasive, destroying the finish, or may leave unwanted deposits that build-up and stop the pads, joints and moving parts from working properly.
- Occasionally use a soft, fine brush - like a make-up brush - to make sure that the space between keys and the like is clean and dust-free.
KEEP IT SAFE
- Practice your fingering technique so you develop a light finger action rather than slapping your flute - the movement will need adjusted less often and it’ll stay playable for longer.
- When you’re finished with it, put it away carefully. Don’t leave it on a seat or a bed, that’s asking for a bent flute! Similarly, don’t lean on it - even lightly - when it’s on your lap or resting on your legs.
- Even cloths, paper, manuscript or the like badly packed inside the case can be enough to bend the flute keys out of adjustment.
- Other than the above, leave in-depth cleaning, adjustments, repairs and servicing to the professionals. They have the skills, the knowledge and the equipment to treat your flute properly.
Flute Care
Most Flute Care is common-sense,
and can be summarised by three rules:
KEEP IT DRY
- Always keep your flute dry. Any moisture can cause joints and pads to become stiff and leaky, and can also cause wood to swell and split.
- When you’re finished playing wipe off any moisture, inside and out, with a fine, clean cloth or tissue. Also check and dry the head, middle and foot joints.
- Don’t pack the then-damp cloth inside the flute case where it can make the flute moist again.
- Don’t just allow it to dry out and re-use it, you’ll be harbouring germs that you then re-apply. Wash the cloth, or use disposable tissues.
KEEP IT CLEAN
- Start as you mean to go on - wash your hands before playing. The deposits left by your fingerprints can aid corrosion, dulling and marring the finish of the instrument.
- Also, if possible rinse your mouth or clean your teeth before playing. If not you risk tiny fragments of food material being blown into the flute and lodging.
- After drying the flute after use, use another fine, clean cloth to wipe any fingerprints off. Don’t use cloths with polish embedded as many are abrasive, destroying the finish, or may leave unwanted deposits that build-up and stop the pads, joints and moving parts from working properly.
- Occasionally use a soft, fine brush - like a make-up brush - to make sure that the space between keys and the like is clean and dust-free.
KEEP IT SAFE
- Practice your fingering technique so you develop a light finger action rather than slapping your flute - the movement will need adjusted less often and it’ll stay playable for longer.
- When you’re finished with it, put it away carefully. Don’t leave it on a seat or a bed, that’s asking for a bent flute! Similarly, don’t lean on it - even lightly - when it’s on your lap or resting on your legs.
- Even cloths, paper, manuscript or the like badly packed inside the case can be enough to bend the flute keys out of adjustment.
- Other than the above, leave in-depth cleaning, adjustments, repairs and servicing to the professionals. They have the skills, the knowledge and the equipment to treat your flute properly.
Flute Care
Most Flute Care is
common-sense,
and can be summarised
by three rules:
KEEP IT DRY
- Always keep your flute dry. Any moisture can cause joints and pads to become stiff and leaky, and can also cause wood to swell and split.
- When you’re finished playing wipe off any moisture, inside and out, with a fine, clean cloth or tissue. Also check and dry the head, middle and foot joints.
- Don’t pack the then-damp cloth inside the flute case where it can make the flute moist again.
- Don’t just allow it to dry out and re-use it, you’ll be harbouring germs that you then re-apply. Wash the cloth, or use disposable tissues.
KEEP IT CLEAN
- Start as you mean to go on - wash your hands before playing. The deposits left by your fingerprints can aid corrosion, dulling and marring the finish of the instrument.
- Also, if possible rinse your mouth or clean your teeth before playing. If not you risk tiny fragments of food material being blown into the flute and lodging.
- After drying the flute after use, use another fine, clean cloth to wipe any fingerprints off. Don’t use cloths with polish embedded as many are abrasive, destroying the finish, or may leave unwanted deposits that build-up and stop the pads, joints and moving parts from working properly.
- Occasionally use a soft, fine brush - like a make-up brush - to make sure that the space between keys and the like is clean and dust-free.
KEEP IT SAFE
- Practice your fingering technique so you develop a light finger action rather than slapping your flute - the movement will need adjusted less often and it’ll stay playable for longer.
- When you’re finished with it, put it away carefully. Don’t leave it on a seat or a bed, that’s asking for a bent flute! Similarly, don’t lean on it - even lightly - when it’s on your lap or resting on your legs.
- Even cloths, paper, manuscript or the like badly packed inside the case can be enough to bend the flute keys out of adjustment.
- Other than the above, leave in-depth cleaning, adjustments, repairs and servicing to the professionals. They have the skills, the knowledge and the equipment to treat your flute properly.
