A well-maintained instrument plays better, lasts longer and costs less to own. The difference between an instrument serviced regularly by a qualified technician and one that is neglected until something breaks is audible, mechanical and financial. Regular maintenance catches small problems before they become expensive ones, keeps pads sealing properly for consistent tone and response, and extends the life of every component on the instrument.At Wind Instrument Proshop our repair technician holds credentials that are genuinely rare in Canada — a college diploma in band instrument repair from Minnesota State College Southeast graduating top of the class, Muramatsu flute certification, Straubinger pad certification, completed courses from Boston Sax Shop, Music Medic overhaul, key fitting and modifications programs, and personal time spent one-on-one with Morrie Backun. Every repair service is performed to a standard that most Canadian repair shops cannot match.