Repair Feature: Joel Lomax

Joel Lomax started apprenticing woodwind repair with his father, Mike Lomax, in the mid 90s at "The Woodwind Corner" in Springfield, MO. There, he worked with Mike for the next 12 years. As well as studying repair, Joel also studied the art of mouthpiece craftsmanship and assisted in his family's business, "Lomax Classic Mouthpieces." With 20 years experience in the field, Joel recently took his expertise to Arkansas, and is currently enjoying his position as the woodwind technician for Palen Music Center's Springdale location.