Occupation information for Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners District Of Columbia

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Repair percussion, stringed, reed, or wind instruments. May specialize in one area, such as piano tuning.

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Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Apprenticeship

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Play instruments to evaluate their sound quality and to locate any defects.
Align pads and keys on reed or wind instruments.
Adjust string tensions to tune instruments, using hand tools and electronic tuning devices.
Reassemble instruments following repair, using hand tools and power tools and glue, hair, yarn, resin, or clamps, and lubricate instruments as necessary.
Disassemble instruments and parts for repair and adjustment.
Repair or replace musical instrument parts and components, such as strings, bridges, felts, and keys, using hand and power tools.
Inspect instruments to locate defects, and to determine their value or the level of restoration required.
Solder posts and parts to hold them in their proper places.
Compare instrument pitches with tuning tool pitches to tune instruments.
Remove dents and burrs from metal instruments, using mallets and burnishing tools.

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