THE STRAUBINGER PAD CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP is an intensive, multi-day course, designed specifically to cover the concepts, methods of application, and procedures involved in installing our pads. It is exclusively for experienced repairmen. General flute repair is not a part of this workshop, although we will discuss many aspects of flute repair as it pertains to the Straubinger™ Pad.

AS A WORKSHOP PARTICIPANT, you will receive a set of our custom-made tools, valued at $355.00, and a complete set of Straubinger™ Pads, with a value of $88.20. During the workshop, you will install these pads in the flute you bring with you. (The $1,250.00 three-day workshop fee is offset by potential income from the training, the re-padded flute, and the value of the supplies received. Successful completion of the workshop entitles you to be a certified Straubinger repairman, with full entitlement to use the Straubinger™ Pad in your repair business. We periodically offer special, two-day international trainings at a reduced cost.)

WE ASK THAT YOU BRING one hand-made flute that has been cleaned, keys swaged, arbors fitted, tone holes resoldered, if necessary, and in general, all work performed to the point at which you would begin the padding process. We also suggest that you bring small hand tools, such as screwdrivers, grommet tools, and spring hook, etc. However, we can supply you with any tool you inadvertently may leave at your home shop. For our workshops outside of Indianapolis, IN we ask that you tell us in advance what model and brand of flute you are bringing so we can supply the correct tools and pads for you.