The Repair Department is one of the attributes that distinguishes The Music Shop from other music stores. From minor adjustments to complete restorations, all repair work is done on premises in our 3,000 square foot repair facility. We offer one-week turnaround on most repairs.
We have ten full-time, trained instrument repair technicians on site to insure that all work is completed with the utmost care and professionalism. Our repair facilities feature a large parts inventory, a complete machine shop for making custom parts, and a state-of-the-art ultra-sonic cleaner.
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Repair Department
Deborah - Supervisor
Chris D. - Foreman
Woodwinds
Marc
Arturo
Craig
Brass
Chris S.
John
Iggy
Strings and Guitar Repair
Sean G.
Sean F.
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Deborah
Repair Department Supervisor /
Woodwind Technician
Deborah graduated from Seton Hall University in 1988 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Voice. Since graduating, she has worked for The Music Shop as a reed technician and Repair Shop Supervisor. She's an expert at setting up reed instruments to suit the customer’s needs, and all of the local professionals call on her to maintain and repair their woodwinds.
Deborah is also the main contact when you need a repair done by any of our professional repair techs. She's responsible for coordinating repairs for all of the school districts we visit as well as everyone who calls at our store front. She is married and has 3 children.
Chris began his career in instrument repair at The Music Shop in 1998 as a repair apprentice and started his training on Flutes and Clarinets. He eventually expanded to all woodwinds and in his years with the company he has also done brass and string repairs. Chris is currently the Repair Shop Foreman and primary woodwind technician. He is responsible for training the technicians, assigning the work, and doing quality checks of completed repairs.
Chris holds an associate’s degree from County College of Morris. He has spent many years participating in the Marching Arts both as a member and instructor. He has also shared his talents by teaching several local High School Marching Bands. Chris is a freelance Trombonist and enjoys playing in small ensembles, community bands, and musicals.
Chris is married with two children and spends his time involved in their activities. He takes great pride that his children share in his love of music. They are both active in their school music programs and members of the Allegro Youth Symphony at The Music Shop.
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Marc
Primary Saxophone Technician
About Me
Marc is a graduate of Montclair State University. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business with a concentration in Marketing.
Marc has been repairing instruments professionally since 1995. He first discovered his passion for repairing instruments while marching in various drum and bugle corps and after moving to Vermont, he apprenticed as a repair technician there.
In 2001 Marc started in the repair department at The Music Shop. He is cross trained on brass and woodwind instruments. He specializes in professional and vintage Saxophones and custom key work.
When not at work, Marc loves being in the outdoors kayaking, hiking, fishing, and other activities.
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Arturo
Woodwind /
Saxophone Technician
About Me
Arturo graduated from New Jersey City University in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in Music Education. He began working as a woodwind technician in 2009 and joined The Music Shop in 2022 specializing in saxophone repairs.
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John
Brass Technician
About Me
John graduated from Rutgers University, and began working as a brass technician at The Music Shop in 2008. He loves to travel and spends much of his free time hiking.
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Craig
Woodwind Technician
About Me
Craig joined The Music Shop as an apprentice in 2019. He spends his free time at the movies, practicing on his instruments, and during the summer, he marches with the Hawthorne Caballeros Drum Corps.
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Chris S.
Primary Brass Technician
About Me
Chris graduated from Western Iowa Tech with a degree in Band Instrument Repair. He began working at The Music Shop in 2016 as a brass technician. He specializes in the fabrication of discontinued parts using the repair shop’s lathe and milling machines, and is currently the primary brass technician.
Instrument Repair - The Music Shop
Iggy
Brass Technician
About Me
Iggy holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from William Paterson University, where he studied classical trombone. Having been a music teacher and audio engineer, he joined The Music Shop and began as apprentice Brass Repair Tech in 2020.
Iggy is also an instructor at The Music Shop, specializing in brass instruments, where he has taught private lessons for all ages and levels. He enjoys freelance gigs outside playing in local community bands or orchestras.
Sean began repairing instruments at The Music Shop in 2009 after having completed the Galloup Guitars School of Lutherie masters program. Sean works on all types of stringed instruments, both fretted and orchestral. He specializes in repairing breaks and restoration of damaged instruments. The scope of his work covers everything from simple restringing to instrument electronics and fretwork.
In his spare time, Sean enjoys doing other types of woodworking projects, hiking, and building his own custom instruments, some of which can be found in our store.
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Sean F.
Luthier /
String Technician
About Me
Sean is one of the two string repair technicians (aka luthiers) at The Music Shop. He has a degree in Jazz Studies: Double Bass from Indiana University and has studied at the Violin Craftsmanship Institute at the University of New Hampshire. His experiences as a professional musician have led to a better understanding of a performer's needs from their instrument. Sean is a member of the International Society of Bassists and has been a part of the Music Shop team since 2018.
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