| Katie is known
around the country and the world as an expert in Flute Repair. She has
worked with and continues to work with many of the best repair
technicians and is constantly learning about and trying new techniques
and materials. She has also developed a reputation for honest and open
customer service. She will work with each individual to ensure that
their instrument is in the best possible playing condition.
Katie grew up in Massachusetts where she studied with
Sue Kurian. She received her Bachelors of Music in Flute Performance
from Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin. After completing the
course in woodwind repair at Red Wing Technical College, she was
employed by Verne Q. Powell Flutes, where she was instrumental in
establishing the repair department. Continuing her relationship with
Powell Flutes, and seeing a need for professional quality woodwind
repair, in 1990, she relocated to Minnesota and opened her own repair
service.
Shortly after moving to Minnesota, she studied with
David Straubinger and is now a Certified Straubinger Pad Technician.
For 5 years, starting in 2002, Katie teamed up with
Midwest Musical Imports and sold new and used flutes. Recently, she has
ended the relationship to expand her own repair and sales services.
Wanting to continue to bring quality service to
flutists, Katie now offers a variety of accessories just for flutes as
well as some of the finest flutes available. Please visit our Flute Sales and Accessories
pages.
Katie works from her home in Shoreview, MN, where she and her husband
are raising their three adorable children.
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