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Canter Flute Repair

About Us

About Us

About Us

Located in Beaverton, Oregon. Trusted by flutists everywhere.

I opened Canter Flute Repair to provide flute care rooted in artistry and understanding. As a professional flutist with the Vancouver Symphony and decades of experience in performance and repair, I know how sensitive and personal a flute can be. Even the smallest adjustments matter, and I approach them with precision to keep your flute playing at its best. I listen to you, the player, as closely as I listen to your flute. My goal is not just to solve problems, but to support your musical journey with an instrument that responds with resonance and reliability.

Darren Cook

A professional flutist and repair technician for over 30 years, Darren brings both artistry and precision to his work. He maintains a private flute studio and performs with the Vancouver USA Symphony as Piccolo and Assistant Principal Flute, and has also appeared as both a soloist and member of ensembles across the Pacific Northwest. His students have gone on to notable achievements, including a winner of the VSO Young Artist Competition.


Darren first studied flute repair with the late master technician Robert Gilchrist. After earning his degree in flute performance from the Harid Conservatory of Music, he overhauled his 1943 Powell and brought it to Powell maker Tom Sears, who praised the work, saying "great job, it’s perfect." 


Today, Darren specializes in repairs that support flutists at every level, from students to seasoned professionals, blending the art and science that every instrument demands.


Darren is Straubinger Certified, Muramatsu Certified, and a JS Engineering Gold Pad Technician.