In order to better serve you, Bob Johnstonbaugh and repair technician Mike Visnick attended a Regional Clinic sponsored by NAPBIRT in Canton, Ohio. There they furthered their repair education, learning additional saxophone repair techniques from Steve Wendelken and trombone slide repair techniques from Ken Skitch. For more information about the clinic Click Here

Here is what local band and orchestra directors have to say about the repair services here at Johnstonbaugh’s Music Centers.

“I have used Johnstonbaugh’s Music Center for over nine years and have been extremely satisfied with their repair and retail services. They continually go the extra mile in giving our sizeable band department the support that it needs. Their repair shop does quality work, on time and at a reasonable rate. I know that I can depend on them for all levels of service, from routine maintenance to quick emergency repairs. Year after year, Johnstonbaugh’s has consistently supported our band with quality equipment and repairs. Johnstonbaugh’s truly cares about our program and the success of our kids.”  -Brian Scott, Pine Richland High School

“I have been very pleased with all of the string repairs I have had done at Johnstonbaugh’s Music Centers. The instruments were all repaired to my expectation, and Johnstonbaugh’s returned the instruments to the school quickly so that I could get it back into students’ hands. Their prices are very competitive and they have well trained experts in their workshop.”  -Jason Libell, Orchestra Director - Riverview School District

“I have been a Johnstonbaugh’s customer for twenty five years and have always been pleased with the quality, value, and timeliness of the repair service of Johnstonbaugh’s Music. I would not hesitate to recommend Johnstonbaugh’s repair service to any school or individual.”  -John Gula, Retired Director of Bands, Plum High School

“Johnstonbaugh’s is a pleasure to work with. I appreciate their high quality work and efficiency. Our representative visits the school regularly to monitor our needs.”  -M. George Tepshich, Director of Bands - Shaler Area High School

“Johnstonbaugh’s Music has been handling repairs for the Mt. Lebanon Band since 2000, offering quality workmanship and competitive prices. The best part of dealing with this company has been the dependable service.”  -Doug Reichenfeld, High School Bands and Music Technology, Mt. Lebanon High School

“I’ve always been pleased with the quality of the repair work at Johnstonbaugh’s. I recommend Johnstonbaugh’s to my students; in fact, I even send my own instruments there for repairs. I’ve never been disappointed.”  -Kevin Pollock, Franklin Regional High School

“Johnstonbaugh’s has been incredibly reliable. They do really quality work at reasonable prices. . . We highly recommend their services.”  -Bob Matchett and Varden Armstrong, Seneca Valley School District

“This is my first year using Johnstonbaugh’s repair service and I would recommend them to any band or orchestra director in the western PA are. I am pleased with their reliable pickup and delivery service, quality of work, and competitive pricing. Most importantly was the timely manner in which the work was completed and the instruments were back in the hands of my students.”  -Andrew Yaracs, Butler Senior High School

“I have always been happy with Johnstonbaugh’s for all of my school’s instrument repairs. They always do a great job  and get them back into my students’ hands as quickly as possible.”  -Ellen Spondike, Band and Orchestra Director, Shaler Area Elementary School

“Efficient, professional, and excellent repair and service.”  -Barb Bailey, Butler Junior High School

“Johnstonbaugh’s always does quality repair work and our traveling representative, Ted Cramer, is good about coming each week. It’s nice to know the schedule and be able to rely on this throughout the year.”  -Christine Stevens, Shaler Area Middle School