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Repairs / Sales now in London and Peterborough

In addition to the London workshop, a second workshop in Peterborough is now operational. 

As an alternative to posting items, both workshops offer the opportunity to drop off instruments for repair, or to try out pre-owned instruments.

Typically the London workshop is during the academic term and the Peterborough workshop during half term/out of term holidays. 

London - Crystal Palace, South London
Peterborough - 15 mins from A1(m) junction 16.

Workshops are not public shops. Visits by appointment only. 

Pre-Owned Instruments

The website has a great range of pre-owned instruments. All instruments are fullys serviced and revoiced to ensure the recorder you select is in the best condition possible. 

If you need advice or a recomendation on choosing an instrument, or would like to arrange an appointment to try out some recorders in London or Peterborough, just contact us by email

Looking after your wooden recorder maintenance guide

This A6 size, 30 page booklet is packed full of hints and tips on how to keep your recorder in optimum condition. The book was created following the 'Looking after your Recorder' workshops run by Julie Dean over many years. The best care advice is now consolidated into this handy guide. First published in April 2022, the book was officially launched at the Easter Recorder Course, Derbyshire in April 2022.  

Sections covered include:

  • Common issues with recorders
  • Best care routines
  • Care of the joints
  • Oiling
  • Blowing in new recorder
  • Signs of voicing problems

And much more.

Following on from the highly popular 'Rounds for Recorders' workshop sessions held in person and online, The Rounds for Recorders volumes are now available. 

Rounds can be a useful tool for recorder players as warm up exercises, a simple resource for technical work, learning a new instrument or as performance pieces. Each Rounds for Recorders volume contains 20 rounds, ranging from short, simple pieces to more complex works. Each round is printed for soprano/tenor, alto and bass recorders. Researched to enhance player knowledge, these rounds provide musicians with plenty of fascinating material to both read and perform. Always interesting but reflecting past times, some of the rounds contained within are unsuitable for children.

Looking after your wooden recorder maintenance guide

Recorder Shop London

on the road...

The shop will be at several events and courses this year, offering shop items and a repair service/consultation.

 

2023 Events

11 Feb

SRP – South London Branch

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4 Mar

SRP – East Berks Branch

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30 Mar – 6 Apr

Easter Recorder Course, Derbyshire

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20 May

SRP – London Branch

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10 June

SRP – Mid Herts Branch

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25 Aug –27 Aug

Summer Recorder Festival, Cheltenham

 

If you are holding an event and you like the shop/workshop to attend do get in touch via email.