The following resources for instrument repair, servicing, accessories, and purchases have been recommended by members of the NEC Preparatory School studio faculty in their respective instrumental areas.
The information below contains links to websites owned and operated by third parties. These links are provided for your information and convenience only and are not an endorsement by New England Conservatory of the content of such linked websites or third parties.
Rentals
There are many options for renting and purchasing instruments in the Boston area. Please consult your child’s private teacher for specific recommendations if you are considering acquiring an instrument.
Child-sized double basses (for students taking lessons) and certain auxiliary wind instruments (for students assigned to play these parts in an NEC ensemble) are available for students to borrow free of charge. Please contact the Prep Office for more information.
General Repair
Piano
Stephen Chrzan
Tuner, Repairs
doctorpiano@rcn.com
Anthony McKenna
Tuning, Rebuilding, Repairs
ATMcKenna@aol.com
Mark Whitlock
Tuning, used piano assessment
markpiano@verizon.net
781-388-0123
Harpsichord
The Harpsichord Clearing House
Purchase & Repairs
Rehoboth, MA
Strings
Carriage House Violins
www.carriagehouseviolins.com
Newton, MA
Doug Cox
Repair & Servicing
info@coxviolins.com
Thomas Dignan
Rehair & bow repair
617-262-5511
Johnson String Instrument
Accessories
www.johnsonstring.com/
Horst Kloss
Repair
781-444-4383
Leonards Music (Mike Leonard)
Repair
781-271-1189
New England Violins (Paul)
Repairs, Purchases, Accessories
617-331-9066
351 Massachusetts Ave., Boston MA
Thomas Nignan
Makers and repairs
Reuning's
Repair & Servicing
Boylston St., Boston MA
Paul Weissmeyer
Makers and repairs
Emmanuel Feldman
https://www.tekpinusa.com/
Double Bass
Mark Carlson
Tewksbury, MA
Jed Kriegel
Luthier, repairs, etc.
Rutman's
Repairs on instruments from their own brand
Upton Bass
Repairs on instruments from their own brand
Woodwinds
Albert Alphin
Repair
617-909-8479
Leonards Music (Mike Leonard)
Repair
781-271-1189
Flute
Flutistry (Adam Workman)
Repair
adam@flutistry.com
801 Tremont St., Boston MA
Pasqualte Galdieri
Repair
781-391-7098
Medford, MA
Paul Harrington
Repair
978-251-7596
Chelmsford, MA
Brass
Osmun (Jim Becker)
Repair & Purchases
978-823-0580
77 Powder Mill Rd, Acton MA
Pope Instrument Repair
Repair & Purchases (especially French Horn)
617-524-5495
80 Wenham St., Jamaica Plain MA
Rayburn's
Purchase
Beck Brass Works (Aaron Beck)
Purchase & Repairs
781-235-4008
Worcester Street, Wellesley MA
General Music
Yesterday Music Service (Rob Bethel)
617-547-8263