Trusted by Musicians, Defined by Craftsmanship
With over 15 years of experience, Alan Ward is a Muramatsu and Straubinger certified flute and clarinet repair specialist based in Dallas–Fort Worth. From concert halls to recording studios, his work ensures instruments perform at their absolute best.
Alan is a skilled flute and clarinet repair technician with over a decade of experience.
He is open to new clients and actively connects technicians worldwide through his instrument repair Discord community. With over a decade of experience, Alan's career began in Texas with Ed Flemming at Fleming Instrument Repair. In 2015, he moved to Hawaii to work with Gary Harra, where he refined his skills for five years. In 2020, Alan made the move to California and earned his Muramatsu certification while studying with Paul Rabinov. In 2025, Alan returned home to Texas, bringing his craft back to the Dallas–Fort Worth area where he continues to serve musicians locally and nationwide. In addition to his repair work, Alan has a background in music performance on the clarinet, inspired by his father, a retired music educator.
He has a deep passion for music technology and sound engineering, which he explores alongside his avid interest in photography. Alan's innovative spirit extends to producing modular synth music under the name “Polychromatic.” Currently, Alan is focused on fostering a community for repair technicians through a Discord channel and monthly digital meetups. His commitment to excellence and community-building makes him a standout in the field of instrument repair.
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