PANTHER CITY
INNOVATION IN EDUCATION
REDEFINING INSTRUMENT REPAIR | FORT WORTH, TX
OUR COURSES
Panther City School of Instrument Repair offers a hands-on, immersive apprenticeship programs that empower students to master the art of musical instrument repair.
With over 60 years of combined expertise, our master technicians specialize in the manufacturing, modification, restoration, and repair of brass, string, woodwind, and percussion instruments.
We blend time-honored repair techniques with cutting-edge technology, ensuring our students develop the skills needed to excel in a constantly evolving industry. Join our school and be part of shaping the future of musical instrument repair.
Program Eligibility
- Graduating HS Seniors or Older
- Availability of 25 hours Per Week Consistently
- Reliable Transportation
- Must play a musical instrument
1 0R 2 YEAR PROGRAM
1 YEAR SPECIALTY PROGRAM
1 or 2 year program Brass or Woodwind
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Disassembly, Assembly, Cleaning/Maintenance of Core Instruments
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Key/Pad/Cork Work
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Solder/Buffing Dents
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Bench Tests Weekly
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4 - 24 Week Semesters
1 Year Specialty Program Brass or Woodwind
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Disassembly, Assembly, Cleaning/Maintenance of Core Instruments
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Key/Pad/Cork Work
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Solder/Buffing Dents
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Bench Tests Weekly
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4 - 24 Week Semesters
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Double Reeds, Trombones, Percussion
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Wood Crack/Tenon Replacement/Tone Hole Repair & Wood Finish
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Brass: Valves, Finishing, Small Parts Manufacturing
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Must Complete Prequisite Program​
Minor Repairs <15 Minutes
Minor Dent & Solder
Minor Pad/Key/Cork Work
Provide customers with on-site service, band supplies, and Orion Instruments
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6 MONTH ONSITE & TRAVEL TECHNICIAN PROGRAM
Brass Technician Course – 12 Month Course
Course Plan
1. Disassembly, Cleaning, & Maintenance of Brass Instrument Family
2. Solder Work (Including Silver Solder)
3. Buffing & Solder Clean Up
4. Brass Dent Work
5. Trumpet – 1 month minimum
6. Trombone – 1 month minimum
7. French Horn - (minor repairs) 1 month minimum
8. Euphonium/Baritone – 1 month minimum
9. Tuba – 1 month minimum
10. Proper Play Test Brass Instrument Family
11. Bench Test Monthly Includes:
• Timed (To establish baseline repair time)
• Complete Disassembly/Reassembly
• Cleaning
• Accessible Dents
• Solder Work
• Solder Clean-Up
INTO THE
FUTURE.
Research & Design
Materials Testing
Programming & Manufacturing Methods
Finishing/Plating Testing
Acoustics Design
Future Instrument Design
Intellectual Property Development​​