Schools Education
Musical Instrument Support for Schools & Music Educators
Angkor Music Melbourne: Practical support for school music programs across instrument supply, maintenance, and repair services. Established 2013, our team brings 25+ years combined experience working with Melbourne schools and music educators. We understand the challenges facing school music programs - budget constraints, instrument maintenance requirements, quick turnaround needs for repairs, and the importance of keeping students playing. Our school services include free on-site instrument health checks, repair pickup and delivery, qualified technician assessments, and expertise across guitars, drums, violins, brass, woodwind, and keyboards. Located 4-6 Drake Boulevard, Altona. Call (03) 8360 7799.
Running a school music program means balancing educational goals with practical realities. Instruments need maintenance. Students need functioning equipment. Budgets are tight. Repairs need quick turnaround so students don't miss lessons. At Angkor Music, we work with Melbourne schools providing the practical support music teachers actually need - not corporate sales pitches, but genuine assistance keeping school music programs running. We offer free instrument health checks where our qualified technicians visit your school, inspect your instrument fleet, identify issues before they become problems, and provide honest assessments of what needs immediate attention versus what can wait. Our repair services include pickup from your school, professional repair work by experienced technicians, and delivery back to you - minimizing administrative burden on already-busy music teachers. We understand you're not looking for the cheapest option that breaks in six months or the most expensive option that exceeds your budget. You need reliable instruments and services that keep students playing within realistic financial constraints. That's what we provide.
Free Instrument Health Checks for Schools
Our most valuable service for schools is also free. We visit your school, inspect your instrument inventory, and provide professional assessments identifying maintenance requirements before instruments fail during lessons. This service helps music teachers plan repair budgets, prioritize which instruments need immediate attention, and catch small issues before they become expensive problems.
What we check during school health inspections:
Guitars
Neck relief and action height, fret condition and sharp fret ends, intonation accuracy, tuning machine function, bridge integrity, nut condition, electronics function (on electrics), structural issues requiring repair. Identify instruments needing professional setup versus those requiring more extensive work.
Drums
Drumhead condition and wear patterns, bearing edge integrity, tension rod function and stripped threads, hardware tightness and missing parts, pedal mechanisms and worn components, cymbal stand stability, throne condition. Assess whether heads need replacement or hardware needs attention.
Violins & String Instruments
Bridge position and condition, soundpost placement, peg function and slipping, fine tuner operation, tailpiece and chinrest security, string condition, bow hair and stick condition, rosin buildup requiring cleaning. Identify instruments needing professional luthier attention versus routine maintenance.
Brass & Woodwind
Valve condition and alignment, slide movement and lubrication, pad condition and sealing, spring tension and broken springs, cork condition, dent assessment, water key function, mouthpiece condition. Determine instruments requiring professional service versus those students can maintain with proper guidance.
Keyboards & Amplifiers
Key action and sticking keys, power supply function, output jack integrity, control function, cosmetic damage assessment, amp speaker function, input jack condition, control pot scratching. Identify electrical issues requiring technician attention.
Following each health check, we provide written assessment reports detailing instrument condition, recommended immediate repairs, maintenance that can wait until next term, and approximate costs for repair work. This documentation helps music teachers budget effectively and justify repair expenditure to school administration. Schedule a free health check by calling (03) 8360 7799 or using the contact form below.
Service Area
Free on-site health checks and pickup/delivery services are available for schools within 30km of our Altona location (covering Melbourne's western and inner suburbs). Schools outside this radius are welcome to use our repair services - instruments can be dropped at our showroom at 4-6 Drake Boulevard, Altona, or we can discuss pickup arrangements with a travel fee to cover distance. Call (03) 8360 7799 to confirm your school's eligibility for free on-site services.
Professional Repair Services with School-Friendly Turnaround
We understand that instruments sitting in repair shops represent students unable to practice or participate in lessons. Our repair service prioritizes quick turnaround times appropriate for school schedules while maintaining quality workmanship. We coordinate pickup from your school, complete professional repairs by qualified technicians, and deliver instruments back ready for student use.
Repair services we provide for schools:
- Guitar repairs: Setup adjustments, fret leveling and dressing, nut replacement, electronics repair and replacement, bridge work, structural repairs, string replacement
- Drum repairs: Head replacement, hardware replacement, tension rod extraction, bearing edge work, pedal servicing, cymbal stand repair
- Violin repairs: Bridge adjustments, soundpost setting, peg servicing, fine tuner installation, tailpiece replacement, string replacement, bow rehairing
- Brass repairs: Valve servicing, slide alignment, dent removal, pad replacement, spring replacement, water key repair
- Woodwind repairs: Pad replacement, spring replacement, cork replacement, key adjustment, regulation
- Amplifier repairs: Input jack replacement, speaker repair, power supply issues, control servicing
- Keyboard repairs: Key action repair, electronic issues, power supply replacement
We provide repair quotes before commencing work, communicate clearly about timelines, and coordinate delivery to minimize disruption to your teaching schedule. Our technicians have experience across multiple instrument types allowing efficient handling of diverse repair requirements from single schools.
Instruments for School Music Programs
We supply instruments suited to school environments balancing quality, durability, and realistic budget constraints. Our recommendations prioritize instruments that withstand student use, maintain playability with basic maintenance, and deliver appropriate tone for educational contexts.
Guitars for Schools
School guitar programs require instruments combining playable quality with durability and value. We stock Cort acoustic and electric guitars providing reliable construction at school-appropriate pricing. These instruments feature solid tops on acoustic models, comfortable neck profiles for diverse hand sizes, and hardware that tolerates student handling. Jet Guitars offer additional entry-level options for schools requiring maximum instrument quantity within fixed budgets.
Classical guitar programs benefit from nylon string instruments with wider necks accommodating proper classical technique. We can advise on appropriate sizing for different age groups and recommend instruments matching your program requirements and budget parameters.
Drums & Percussion for Schools
School drum programs require durable kits tolerating frequent setup, breakdown, and student use. We supply drum kits with reinforced hardware, quality bearing edges maintaining tuning stability, and components that withstand educational environments. Our experience with school drum programs helps us recommend kits balancing cost with longevity - avoiding cheap kits requiring constant repair while staying within school budgets.
Violins for School Orchestra Programs
School orchestra programs require properly sized violins across 1/16 through full-size instruments as students grow. We stock student violins with appropriate setup, playable fingerboards, and reliable pegs maintaining tuning during lessons. Our understanding of student instrument requirements helps schools build orchestra inventories supporting students from beginner through advancing levels.
Brass & Woodwind Instruments
Band programs require brass and woodwind instruments combining playable quality with maintenance simplicity. We supply student trumpets, trombones, clarinets, flutes, and saxophones from manufacturers understanding school requirements. Our technicians service these instruments ensuring reliable performance between regular maintenance intervals.
Why Melbourne Schools Work With Angkor Music
We understand school realities. Budgets are limited. Repairs need quick turnaround. Instruments need to withstand student use. Music teachers need practical support, not sales pressure. We've worked with Melbourne schools long enough to understand these constraints and provide services addressing actual needs.
Free health checks save money. Identifying maintenance requirements before instruments fail allows planned repair budgeting rather than emergency repairs at premium costs. Our technicians catch issues like deteriorating drumheads or slipping violin pegs before they disrupt lessons.
Pickup and delivery service saves teacher time. Music teachers shouldn't spend their limited time transporting instruments to repair shops. We collect instruments from your school, complete repairs, and return them - allowing you to focus on teaching rather than logistics.
Honest repair recommendations. Not every instrument justifies repair costs. Sometimes replacement makes more financial sense than expensive repairs on student-grade instruments. We provide honest assessments helping schools make informed decisions about repair versus replacement.
Quick turnaround minimizes student impact. We prioritize school repairs understanding that instruments in the shop represent students unable to practice. Our technicians work efficiently returning instruments to service as quickly as quality workmanship allows.
Contact Us About School Services
Get in Touch About Your School Music Program
Whether you need a free instrument health check, repair services, or want to discuss instrument supply for your program, we're here to help. Contact us using the details below or complete the form and we'll respond within one business day.
Phone
Call us directly at (03) 8360 7799 to discuss your school's requirements. We're available Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 10am-5pm.
Email us at [email protected] with details about your school program, instrument requirements, or repair needs.
Visit Our Showroom
4-6 Drake Boulevard, Altona VIC 3018
Music teachers welcome to visit and discuss school requirements in person.
School Contact Form
Please include the following information in your message:
- School name and suburb
- Contact person and role (Head of Music, Classroom Teacher, etc.)
- What you need help with (health check, repairs, instrument supply)
- Approximate number of instruments if requesting health check
- Any urgent repair requirements
- Best time to contact you
Email this information to: [email protected]
Or call: (03) 8360 7799
We respond to all school enquiries within one business day. For urgent repair requirements, please call directly.
Frequently Asked Questions from Schools
How do I schedule a free instrument health check?
Call us at (03) 8360 7799 or email [email protected] with your school name, approximate number of instruments, and preferred dates. We'll coordinate a convenient time to visit your school, inspect instruments, and provide written assessment reports. There's no obligation to proceed with repairs - the health check is genuinely free.
What's your typical repair turnaround time?
Most school repairs complete within 5-7 business days depending on parts availability and repair complexity. We prioritize school repairs understanding students need functioning instruments for lessons. For urgent requirements (upcoming performances, exams), contact us directly and we'll accommodate where possible. Complex repairs requiring specialty parts or extensive work may take longer - we communicate timelines clearly when quoting.
Do you provide repair quotes before commencing work?
Yes, always. We assess repair requirements, provide detailed quotes including parts and labor, and await approval before commencing work. For health check-identified repairs, we include cost estimates in assessment reports allowing you to budget and prioritize repairs. We never proceed with repairs exceeding quoted amounts without contacting you first.
Can you pickup instruments from our school for repair?
Yes, we provide pickup and delivery service for school repairs. We coordinate convenient collection times minimizing disruption to your schedule, transport instruments securely to our workshop, complete repairs, and deliver them back to your school ready for student use. This service eliminates the administrative burden of transporting instruments yourself.
What payment options do you offer schools?
We invoice schools upon completion of repairs or instrument delivery allowing payment through your school's standard accounts payable process. We understand school payment systems and accommodate 30-day payment terms. For instrument purchases, we can discuss volume pricing and delivery schedules matching your budget cycles.
Do you service all instrument types?
We service guitars, drums, violins, violas, cellos, brass instruments, woodwinds, keyboards, and amplifiers. Our qualified technicians have experience across these instrument families. For highly specialized repairs beyond our capabilities (such as piano tuning or complex orchestral instrument restoration), we can recommend appropriate specialists while handling the majority of school instrument maintenance requirements in-house.
Supporting Melbourne School Music Programs
Free instrument health checks, professional repairs, and practical support for music teachers. Contact us to discuss how we can help your school music program.
