Flute Repair

Diana apprenticed in flute repair in 2011 with Tom Cross, and gained her Straubinger certification in March 2012. 

Diana has given workshops on flute repair at McGill University, University of Ottawa, Queen's University, McMaster University and Wilfrid Laurier University. 

Diana specializes in repairing professional level flutes. Her clients include flutists from the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the National Arts Centre Orchestra, Orchestra Symphonique de Montréal, and Orchestra Symphonique de Gatineau.

Flute repair by appointment only. Please contact us via the contact form below.

Services

  • Clean, Oil and Adjusts

  • Finding and fixing leaks

  • Overhauls for Straubinger pads, J.S. Gold pads and Felt Pad flutes 

  • Replacement of headjoint corks   

  • Tarnish removal                       

  • Resizing headjoint/footjoint  

  • Re-skinning Straubinger pads       

  • Dent Removal        

  • Recorking/Refelting connections

  • Spring Tension adjustment

  • Cleaning sticky pads                      

as well as other flute needs!  If a service is needed that is not listed above, please inquire directly.

Prices

Clean, Oil and Adjust:

Student Level Flute: $150.00
Intermediate Level Flute: $190.00
Professional Level Flute: $260.00

Overhauls:

Student Level Flute: $550.00 -650.00
Intermediate Level Flute: $1600.00 -1750.00
Professional Level Flute (Straubinger/JS Gold Pads): $1850.00 -2700.00

Headjoint Cork Replacement = $25.00

All other repairs done at an hourly rate of $75 + the cost of supplies.

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Testimonials

"Diana Lam worked on my beautiful gold Brannen-Cooper flute several times and each time she returned it to me I was delighted. The work was always precise and artfully done. I give her my highest recommendation without hesitation."

-  Carolyn Christie, Montreal Symphony Orchestra (retired)

Associate Professor of Flute Schulich School of Music at McGill University (retired)