I am Alexander (Xan) Nelson and TrebleCraft is my online hub for instrument repair, performance, and design. Based in Columbus Ohio, my goal is to service and participate in the vibrant arts scene of the city.

Instrument Repair

I have been a woodwind repair technician professionally for the past six years since going through a formal apprenticeship, but I have been tinkering with instruments since college. I am Straubinger and Muramatsu Certified and well experienced in padwork, crack mending, dent work, and soldering. As a performer myself, I playtest every instrument that I work on to be sure that it is in the best condition it can be, and am happy to work with my clients to make sure it feels just the way they want it.

Performance

I have been performing professionally on saxophone, flute, and clarinet for the past twenty years, and got my Bachelors of Music in Education from Bucknell University in 2007. I have played in groups of all kinds, from full symphonies and swing bands to pit orchestras and small ensembles. I am available in the Columbus Area as a solo performer or for pit gigs (I have a particular love of musicals) and currently play with the quartet Drastic Measures. If you are looking for a woodwind player or small ensemble, please feel free to send me a message!