A boutique atelier for clarinets and flutes.
The Clarinet Lab is a world-renowned boutique workshop specialising in the repair, restoration and acoustic optimisation of woodwind instruments.
Bernd Schille
Traditional craftsmanship and modern acoustic science, at one workbench.
The workshop was founded by Bernd Schille, a Master Instrument Maker trained in Germany. Before settling in Riga in 2015, he gained extensive international experience working in Switzerland, the USA, Canada and Japan.
He is highly regarded for his precision and his ability to bridge traditional craftsmanship with modern acoustic science.
Not a music store. A technical atelier.
The Clarinet Lab is a high-end workshop for professional players. Our work focuses on three areas.
Acoustic overhauls
We don’t just fix instruments; we optimise them for professional soloists and orchestral musicians worldwide.
Learn more →Signati Pads
Our best-known innovation: custom-engineered pads for better resonance, a more stable seal and a richer tone.
Learn more →Mechanical customisation
Tailoring the feel and ergonomics of the keywork to the hands of each individual player.
Learn more →Based in the Baltics, working worldwide.
Despite our location in Riga, the Lab operates on a global scale. Musicians from all over the world send us their instruments.
- Global shippingA large part of our clientele is international. Streamlined processes let musicians ship their instruments from the US, Asia and across Europe. Read our shipment guide.
- Professional clienteleMany principal players of major symphony orchestras trust us with their professional set-ups.
Bring your instrument to our bench.
See our prices for 2026 and send your request, or take a look around the workshop in our galleries.