Jeff Peterson
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Jeff Peterson currently manages Yamaha Corporation of America’s Atelier-Los Angeles, part of a global network of Research & Development and Artist Support facilities. In this role, he works with a worldwide team to develop cutting-edge wind instruments to satisfy the world’s most discriminating artists.
Prior to his time with Yamaha, Jeff ran his own repair and customization business focused on woodwind instruments. He also recently served as President of the National Association of Professional Band Instrument Repair Technicians (NAPBIRT), a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of the craft of band instrument repair through education.
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SEARCH ALL CONTENTMy Clarinet Won’t Play. Now What? | Apr 25
The last time your clarinet (or your student’s clarinet) was played things seemed to be functioning well, but now it mysteriously stops working entirely. What’s the cause? Here are two easy ways to determine the problem: 1. Do
Read MoreClarinet Replacement Barrels and Tuning | Sep 18
A barrel from one clarinet may fit onto another model or even brand of clarinet, but be aware that it may not give the best results. That’s because the barrel does a lot more than simply connect the mouthpiece
Read MoreHow to Clean Clarinet and Oboe Tone Holes | Oct 04
Most woodwind tone holes are covered by pads, but some clarinet and oboe tone holes are instead covered by the fingertips of the musician while the instrument is being played. This makes them much more susceptible to the buildup
Read MoreA Guide To Adjusting Saxophone Neck Screws | Nov 19
The harder we tighten our sax’s neck screw, the better the neck will fit, right? Wrong! The saxophone neck tenon — the bottom portion
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