Testimonials
Lisa Canning's commitment to excellence, as well as her competitive pricing, makes her indispensable in choosing the best Buffet clarinets. She is extraordinarily gifted in matching clarinets to personalities, whether it is for performers, teachers or students. I not only use Buffet clarinets in the St. Louis Symphony that Lisa has chosen, but
I encourage my colleagues and students to work with her as well.
- Diana Haskell, Assistant Principal Clarinet/Eb St Louis Symphony
I believe Lisa's Clarinet Shop is the best place to find a first class clarinet. Lisa is an excellent clarinetist herself, so she knows a good clarinet when she plays one. I am now playing on A and B-flat Buffet R-13's that I got from Lisa, and am very happy with them both. I recommend her shop to my students, and to anyone who wants to find a really fine clarinet.
- William Rappaport, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
I discovered Lisa's Clarinet Shop when purchasing a clarinet for my teenage son. We are located in North Carolina, far from Lisa's office in Chicago. Any initial hesitancy I had about purchasing an instrument from an out of state vendor disappeared after our first phone conversation. Lisa explains everything, conducting an instrument selection and purchase process that is stress free and just makes sense. My son is very happy with his clarinet, chosen from several that were recommended, and Lisa has remained responsive in helping us resolve any questions or issues that surfaced after the sale. It has been a fantastic experience! I can recommend Lisa's Clarinet Shop with no hesitation.
- Kevin Perveiler, Parent
On Lisa Canning's Clarinet Shop: In the past 20 years, I have never recommended my students go anywhere else for their new or used Buffet clarinets. Lisa's expertise as a professional clarinetist, product knowledge, attention to detail and second-to-none customer service makes my job of preparing the next generation of clarinetists so much easier and rewarding for everyone involved!
- Cindy Nichols, Artists Faculty-University of Nebraska
I have been extremely pleased with the excellent products and services I've gotten from Lisa. I bought my last five Buffets from her, including clarinets in Bb, A, Eb, C, and Bass Clarinet. I recommend her without reservation!
- Bruce Currie, Freelance Clarinetist
Lisa Canning provides a wonderful service for the clarinet community-world wide. Her professionalism and care in selecting instruments to fit each players individual playing preferences is unsurpassed. Lisa Canning has always sent me and my students first rate instruments. Thanks Lisa.
- Richard Nunemaker, Houston Symphony Orchestra (41 years, retired)
Lisa Canning is in a class by herself when it comes to selecting first class Buffet clarinets. My school has ordered several clarinet from bass to Eb clarinets and they have all been exceptional. I recommend Lisa for all your Buffet clarinet needs. You will not be disappointed.
- Adam Myers, Professor of Woodwinds, Tyler Junior College
I have been purchasing my clarinets exclusively from Lisa's Clarinet Shop for several years now. She carries the highest quality clarinets and has an unique ability to select instruments that match my individual playing style. Her service is second to none: she is professional, efficient and provides expert advice and guidance not only at the time of purchase, but after the sale as well. She stands behind every instrument she sells. I recommend Lisa's Clarinet Shop most highly.
- Jan Halloren, Clarinetist, Portland Symphony, Faculty Dartmouth College
During the more than 20 years that I have done business with Lisa she has always provided the highest quality service. She has hand-picked clarinets for me and my students--always asking what we want in the instrument, and always seeming to find it.
- Kathleen Jones, Professor of Clarinet, Conservatorio de Música dePuerto Rico,and Principal Clarinetist, Orquesta Sinfónica de Puerto Rico
When one is investing a great deal of money in the purchase of a professional level clarinet, it is great to have someone knowledgeable of the clarinet, and professional in their dealings in selecting and shipping several clarinets to you for approval. Working with Lisa Canning in selecting my Buffet Tosca clarinet was an outstanding experience; I would strongly recommend her to anyone in the market for a new instrument.
- David Twombley, Adjunct Professor, Graceland University, Iowa All-State Band Auditor.
Lisa has an unsurpassed ability to choose the cream of the clarinet crop. I and my students are grateful recipients of her expertise.
- Dr.Bonnie Campbell, Faculty VanderCook College of Music Graduate School, Merit School of Music
I have been doing business with Lisa (Argiris) Canning for 20 years and I can't recommend her skills highly enough. I have purchased all my clarinets through her for the past two decades, as have most of my students. I have always been thrilled with her ability to pick out clarinets for both myself and my students and wouldn't consider going anywhere else.
- Jennifer Gerth, Principal Clarinet, Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra, faculty University of St. Thomas, Augsburg College
I have known Lisa Canning for well over 20 years - and in that time I have seen a brilliant businesswoman, an entrepreneur, a superbly accomplished clarinetist, and a person with a drive and determination rarely seen. Lisa's Clarinet Shop is, in essence, the ONLY place in the entire Chicago metropolitan area to purchase a clarinet - and to feel confident that the instrument has been hand picked and serviced by Lisa. All my clarinets - Eb, C, Bb, A, and Bass were purchased from Lisa - and I could not be more pleased with the quality and service that accompanied all my horns.- Ralph Wilder, Principal Clarinet, Evanston Symphony Orchestra,Adjunct Professor of Clarinet, North Park University,Director Mt. Prospect Community Band,Leader - Ralph Wilder Orchestra
Whenever I am in the market for finding a clarinet for myself or one of my students, I know I can count on Lisa for the best service and selection. She offers outstanding customer service, a personal expertise in the selection of the finest clarinets available, and an overwhelming commitment to customer satisfaction. Her pledge of excellence is further exemplified by the fact that she exclusively sells Buffet Crampon clarinets - the cornerstone of fine craftsmanship. There is no doubt in my mind that Lisa's Clarinet Shop is the place where you will find the best instrument to help you achieve your best musical voice!
- Diane Barger, Professor of Clarinet, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Gone are the days when you could walk into a music store and try 40 Buffet clarinets to find the best one. Today if you want the best equipment, you need someone to who knows what a good instrument is, and what your particular musical needs are. That person is Lisa Canning. You can spend a lot of time [and money] having instruments sent to you from online stores, or try the few instruments available locally, or get the best instrument possible from Lisa.
- Tom Parchman, Principal Clarinet, Portland Symphony Professor of
Music, University of Southern Maine
Lisa helped me get the best clarinet that I have ever had or tried. When it arrived, I had also received other clarinets on trial from other vendors fully expecting to select one of those, but was seduced by the gorgeous depth of tone of the clarinet that Lisa found for me, so there was no question that this was the horn for me, plus her customer service is impeccable and incomparable.
- Michael Drapkin, Author of the Symphonic Repertoire for the Bass Clarinet book series, Conn-Selmer Performing Artist
Lisa's service is impeccable and she provides only the highest quality musical
instruments. She is an amazing person to work with!
- Dr. Stephanie Zelnick, University of Kansas
Lisa has the ability to intuitively hand-pick clarinets based on her knowledge of each players individual style, which I believe makes her unique in the clarinet world. The clarinets she has sent to me and my students have been uniformly excellent and the envy of our colleagues. The fact that this service does not drive the price up , and the clarinets come already well-set-up, makes her all the more obvious a choice whenever anyone is in the market for new horns. I would recommend her to students and
professionals alike without reservation.
- Richard MacDowell, Associate Professor of Clarinet,
University of Texas-Austin
Thank you so much for the time and attention you took to help Emily select a clarinet. I couldn't have dreamed of a better experience. Emily is really excited about her new instrument and has been telling her friends all about it. I think the time you took and the encouragement you gave to Emily really made her feel special about herself and
-Mark Frost, Parent
I have had a wonderful experience with Lisa-- she has picked out terrific clarinet for me and several of my students. She is completely professional and at the same time, so approachable and easy to work with. I highly recommen her to anyone looking for quality Buffet clarinets at affordable prices.
-Dr. Deborah Bish, Associate Professor of Clarinet, Florida State University