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Apprenticeship Program

3 Course Options Available

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About Us

Panther City provides students with a unique opportunity to learn musical instrument repair. Our Master technicians, with 60+ years of experience, lead the industry in manufacturing, modification, and restoration. Our hands-on apprenticeship offers real-life exposure to challenging instrument repairs, incorporating the latest technology and techniques.

Education Options

1 or 2 Year Program

1 or 2 Year Brass or Woodwind
  • Disassembly, Assembly, Cleaning/Maintenance of Core Instruments

  • Key/Pad/Cork Work

  • Solder/Buffing Dents

  • Bench Tests Weekly

  • 4 - 24 Week Semesters

1 Year Specialty Program

1  Year Brass or Woodwind Specialty
  • All Listed Above 

  • Double Reeds, Trombones, Percussion

  • Wood Crack/Tenon Replacement/Tone Hole Repair & Wood Finish

  • Brass: Valves, Finishing, Small Parts Manufacturing

  • Must Complete Prequisite Program

6 Month Onsite/Travel Tech Program

  • Minor Repairs <15 Minutes

  • Minor Dent & Solder

  • Minor Pad/Key/Cork Work

  • Provide customers with on-site service, band supplies, and Orion Instruments

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY

  • Graduating HS Seniors or Older

  • Availability of 25 hours Per Week Consistently

  • Reliable Transportation

  • Must play a musical instrument

Contact

James Vastine

972-515-7730 Cell

817-744-7919 Shop
James@thebandwagonmusicstore.com

Address

100 E Felix St. South, Suite 308

Fort Worth, Texas 76115

Operating Hours

Mon - Fri: 8am - 5pm

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