Repair Technician
Expert repair technician Daniel Pencer plays and repairs woodwinds specializing in flute, saxophone, and clarinet. He holds a Master’s degree in Composition and Improvisation from the New England Conservatory (MM 2014) and a Bachelor’s degree in performance from the University of Toronto (BM 2007). In 2008, he spent eight months studying Hindustani Classical music in Lucknow, India where he focused on the clarinet, bansuri, and tabla. In 2015, he attended the World Music (Persian and Eastern traditions) residency and more recently the Collective Composition Lab for Music and Dance (2018) at the Banff Centre for the Arts. As a composer, Daniel has written and performed music for radio, podcasts, dance, and award-winning music and sound design for theatre. Over the last three years, Daniel has been a regular touring member of the bands of Andy Shauf, Tredici Bacci, and Tim Baker. Daniel apprenticed in woodwind repair with Pascal Veraquin and Eric St-Amant in Montreal, Quebec from 2009-2012 and has attended workshops at the Burkart flute factory. He is sought after for his meticulous adjustment work and fine attention to subtle detail.
Fun Facts
What flute do you play?
Muramatsu DS
What made you interested in learning flute repair?
What separates flute repair from other woodwind instruments is the unique padding. The challenging art of shimming is what initially attracted me to focusing on flutes. Spending time with flute players, of course, is always pleasant and reason enough to learn how to repair their instruments.
What is your favorite flute piece?
I love the playing of Kudsi Erguner!
Where is your favorite place to eat in NYC?
My kitchen!