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Mike Hauri
Lead Brass & Woodwind
Technician
Mike is a 2006 band instrument repair program graduate at Minnesota State College, Red Wing, MN. Mike specializes in brass and woodwind repairs and has worked at Voigt Music Center since 2013 and is our Service Manager.
His primary instrument is the saxophone, and his main interest is in vintage saxophones from the 1920s through the 1950s. Mike has worked at an overhaul shop and another major music retailer from the Milwaukee market, where he was known as "Mr. Saxophone."
Mike was a saxophonist in the jazz/rock combo Good Question and a former powerlifter. Mike is an Elite-Level, nationally recognized championship archer in his free time and enjoys hunting with his chocolate labs, Penny and Cooper.
Bernadette Gonzalez
Woodwind Technician
Specialist
Bernadette is a woodwind repair specialist with 18 years of experience and a lifelong passion for music and craftsmanship. She holds a B.A. in Music Education from Western Illinois University, a diploma in Band Instrument Repair from Minnesota State College Southeast, along with a M.A. in Information Library & Science, and a M.A. in Music History & Literature from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Bernadette proudly served as President of the Lakeshore Symphonic Band, former Regional Director of the National Association of Professional Band Instrument Repair, and an Advisory Board Committee member for Minnesota State College Southeast.
A clarinetist at heart, (especially fond of clarinets “taller than me”) she discovered instrument repair just before finishing her undergraduate degree after taking a summer repair course taught by Chad Walker. She immediately fell in love with the art and precision of repairing musical instruments.
Outside the shop, Bernadette enjoys collecting vinyl records, going on bike rides, and attending concerts whenever she can.
DJ Barraclough
Brass & Woodwind
Technician
DJ is a highly experienced brass and woodwind repair technician who has been serving musicians since 1993. He trained through hands-on apprenticeships under Ralph Beyer at Music Affiliates and later under Ralph Ursulich at Summerhays Music, building a strong foundation in repairing and servicing instruments of all types.
Over the years, DJ has owned and operated his own repair shop in Cedar City, Utah, where he serviced school music programs, presented clinics focused on effective practice habits, and how to stay motivated as a musician. Alongside his repair career, he is an accomplished brass performer, playing trumpet, trombone, and euphonium at a professional level and remaining proficient on all brass instruments.
DJ spent 12 years touring with Dallas Brass, performing in 48 U.S. states as well as overseas in Russia and Germany. He also performed for more than 20 years with the professional Pit Orchestra at Tuacahn Center for the Arts.
His journey into instrument repair began with a love of tinkering on his own instruments before being offered an apprenticeship opportunity that ultimately shaped his career. Outside of music and repair work, DJ enjoys playing darts and draws inspiration from John Lowe’s legendary televised perfect dart game in 1982, motivating DJ to pursue excellence and discipline in every aspect of life.
Brad Karas
Orchestral & Fretted
Technician
Brad specializes in orchestral and fretted string instrument repairs and has a passion for working with performers; ensuring their instrument is best setup to suit their individual style of playing. Like musicians, every string instrument is an individual that needs something a little different. Whether it’s working with performers and professions or maintaining student instruments, Brad’s attention to detail and pursuit of excellence drives him in his craft.
Brad has a Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance and Jazz Studies from UW-Parkside and has been an active performer and teacher for over 20 years. This experience aides in identifying what an instrument needs to be the best it can be. Outside of music, Brad enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and riding his motorcycle.
Mike Pollock
Brass Technician
Specialist
Mike is a brass repair specialist and instrument repair technician who has been working professionally in the field since May 2024. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education with an emphasis in Euphonium Pedagogy from UW Stevens Point. He also completed programs in violin repair and band instrument repair at Minnesota State College Southeast in Red Wing, MN.
With primary performance experience through euphonium, tuba, and trombone, he brings a deep understanding of how instruments should feel and respond in the hands of players. After eight years of teaching students, Mike chose to return to school to pursue repair full-time. His interest in repair stems from his lesson teacher growing up who had a passion for the trade.
Outside the shop, he enjoys playing Dungeons & Dragons and spending time with friends and family.
Molly Brehm
Woodwind Technician
Specialist
Molly Brehm started at Voigt Music Center in the summer of 2023. She is a graduate of Minnesota State College Southeast with a diploma in Band Instrument Repair. She is in her 3rd year of instrument repair and focuses primarily on woodwind instruments. Molly is detail oriented in her work to ensure your instrument is playing smoothly and sounding exactly as it should.
As a performer, Molly has been playing flute for 8 years & the clarinet for 3 . Her performance experience aids her in identifying problems and ensuring the precision of her repairs when playtesting an instrument. Outside of the world of music Molly enjoys spending time outdoors going hiking, kayaking and camping.