The Ultimate Clarinet Care Checklist

Keep Your Clarinet in Peak Condition—Like a Pro

Your clarinet is more than an instrument—it’s your creative voice. This checklist, developed by professional musician and master technician Liam Burke, helps you prevent costly damage and extend your instrument’s life with daily, weekly, and seasonal care tips.

What You’ll Learn

  • The correct way to break in a new clarinet

  • How to avoid humidity-related damage

  • Daily habits to protect pads, keys, and wood

  • When to bring your clarinet in for professional maintenance

  • How to prevent common performance issues before they start

Making beautiful music together leads to happy clients.

"Superlative!!! From the tutelage of the great Mark Jacobi and the continued tradition of the legendary Hans Moennig.”

Jon Manasse

"Liam will obsess over your instrument in a way that it’s always deserved! He’s extremely detailed, thoughtful, and precise, so you’ll love how it plays afterwards. Go to Liam!"

Chris Pell

“Liam is fantastic! I visited his shop not intending to purchase a new instrument, and was blown away by his great inventory, undisturbed instrument annex, and the relaxed, pressure-free environment. I can’t recommend Liam Burke Custom Woodwind Repair enough!”

Anton Rist
Principal Clarinetist, Metropolitan Opera

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About Us

Committed to you

At Burke Woodwinds, we understand the unique needs of clarinetists, from beginners to world-class professionals. That’s why we are dedicated to providing you with exceptional products and services that will help you achieve your artistic goals.

We specialize in sales, repair, and maintenance of woodwind instruments, and we take pride in offering personalized attention to every customer.

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Whether you are in need of a new instrument or require maintenance and repairs for your existing one, we are here to provide you with the highest level of service possible. 

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