Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Music & Arts
Job overview
The Music Repair Specialist at Music & Arts repairs musical instruments efficiently to ensure they are returned in good playing order, impacting customer satisfaction and product quality.
Responsibilities and impact
The specialist cleans and repairs various types of instruments, provides repair estimates, meets time and cost deadlines, works on a range of instruments from student to professional level, and assists at clinics or events.
Experience and skills
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, apprenticeship or diploma from an accredited repair school, and preferably at least 6 years of daily experience repairing musical instruments, with string instrument experience.
Work environment and culture
Music & Arts values equal opportunity employment and provides accommodations for disabilities, fostering an inclusive work environment.
Company information
Music & Arts, founded in 1952 and based in Frederick, MD, is the largest band and orchestra instrument retailer in the U.S., part of Guitar Center, with over 200 retail stores and extensive educational and affiliate locations.
Application process
Applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and salary expectations to apply.
Company overview
Music & Arts is a leading provider of musical instruments, lessons, and accessories, catering to students, parents, and educators. Founded in 1952, the company has grown to operate over 200 retail locations across the United States, offering a wide range of products including band and orchestra instruments, guitars, keyboards, and sheet music. They generate revenue through instrument sales, rentals, and music lessons. Music & Arts is known for its commitment to music education and community engagement, making it a reputable choice for those passionate about music.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your expertise in repairing brass, woodwind, orchestral, or percussion instruments, highlighting any specialized skills and your ability to work on multiple instrument types if applicable.
Showcase your experience in providing accurate repair estimates and your track record of completing repairs within estimated time and cost, demonstrating reliability and efficiency.
Highlight your experience working with a range of instruments from student level to professional, emphasizing quality workmanship that exceeds standard shop hourly rates.
Include any involvement in community or educational events such as repair clinics or school events to show your engagement beyond routine repair tasks.
Apply through multiple channels including the Music & Arts corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and chances of being noticed.
Connect with current Music Repair Specialists or managers in the repair division on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like complimenting a recent repair project they shared or asking for advice on excelling in instrument repair at Music & Arts.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'instrument repair,' 'repair estimates,' 'brass,' 'woodwind,' 'orchestral,' 'percussion,' 'quality workmanship,' and 'repair clinics.'
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