I am usually at my bench between 7 & 8 AM and work until early afternoon, depending on my work load. I can also available at other times of the day by appointment only. Please always call or text me to let me know you are coming by and your ETA.
bill's musical journey
Bill's Musical Journey
Bill is a 1970 graduate of Capital University, was drafted into the military right after graduation, and performed with the 384th Army Band in Norfolk, Virginia. Upon his honorable discharge he became a school band director and taught music for 30 years. He completed several summer sessions of instrument repair study at the VanderCook College of Music in Chicago, and then retired from teaching in 2002. The very next day he began doing repairs for Martin Music in Newark. With 17 years of experience in the music store repair shop, he decided to open his own shop in Heath, Ohio in 2019. He was a founding member of Newark/Granville Symphony, the Heisey Wind Ensemble since 1985, and the Heisey Wind Ensemble Big Band performing on soprano & bass clarinet as well as alto, tenor, & baritone saxophones. He has recently retired from these groups after performing with them for nearly 40 years.
Repair shop
This is Bill's bench in the new shop.
Lots of parts & pieces... lots of tools.
Wind instruments
Bill's forte is woodwind repair and has done work for Capital University, Denison University, numerous public school band programs, thousands of student musicians, and many professional players in central Ohio.
He also does brass dent work, straightening, soldering, valve and slide work, mouthpiece pulling, and acid bath/wash/lube services.