Pedro Alliprandini
Clarinetist, University of Georgia
“Heather and Alcides have the best clarinet selections in the area. I was looking for a Bb instrument, and I tried some R13s, Traditional and Festivals. They all play so well I couldn't believe it. They definitely commit to maintaining their inventory in the best playing conditions. I highly recommend reaching out to them if you are looking for a clarinet. It's was for sure the most friendly and efficient clarinet purchased. They are really great!”
Brad Whitfield
Second clarinet, Alabama Symphony
“Rodriguez Musical Services is a terrific selection service! I have tried clarinets in many different venues, but never before have I encountered such a variety of high quality Buffet models all in one place! Heather and Alcides were both so helpful and patient through the whole process. As a result, I am very happy with my new set of Tradition clarinets! I cannot recommend RMS enough!”
Joel Wallgren
Clarinetist, Poulsbo, WA
“My clarinet looks and plays like new! It’s like the first day I got it (back in 1999!) Alcides did an amazing job. This is as good as any overhaul I’ve ever had, and I can’t express in words how thankful I am. Seriously, Alcides: you upgraded EVERYTHING. The mechanism is SILENT. There’s no excess key play AT ALL. The seal is air tight- but somehow it still feels like my old clarinet. Expect more business from me in the future. You have a client for life!”
Julia Heinen
Professor of Clarinet, California State, Northridge
“The service from Rodriguez Musical Services was excellent! The choice of instruments was superb, and I was able to easily select two beautiful RC Prestige clarinets. I can recommend them wholeheartedly and know that you'll find your clarinet “voice” with them!”
Keelan McCamey
Clarinetist, Eerie, CO
“I'm a former Air Force musician who's too busy in my new career to do the necessary legwork to find a quality instrument. Heather and Alcides really know their stuff. They made the decision process for my new Bass Cl an easy one... I couldn't be happier! Will definitely contact them in the future for a new Bb and A!”
Tony Striplen
Bass clarinetist, San Francisco Opera
“I’m loving my new R13 clarinet! Thank you!”
Justin Bulava
Clarinetist, Portland, OR
“Heather and Alcides provided exactly the instrument selection process I was looking for. They understand the process from the point of view of the performer and can offer what many dealers I contacted could not. Heather is an excellent communicator and answered many questions I had along the way. The instruments were hand-selected and Alcides did comprehensive adjustments on all of the instruments I tried so I could make the best decision possible. I doubt you will find a better selection service and hospitality anywhere in the country. I am one happy customer!”
Keith Waibel
Clarinet Instructor, California Polytechnic University
“Rodriguez Musical's work is beyond compare. They are a joy to work with and the quality of their work is among the best, if not the best in the world!”
Patrick Prentice
Clarinetist, University of Miami
“I just want to let you know that the clarinet is wonderful and feels (and looks) like a brand new instrument! You and Alcides have been very kind, professional, and your work is terrific. Thank you again for doing this for me!”
Mickayla Chapman
Clarinetist, University of Michigan
“Heather and Alcides are wonderful to work with! If you are looking for the best quality clarinet from genuinely nice people, RMS is a great choice. I purchased an RC Prestige Bb clarinet from them about 5 months ago, and I love it more and more each day. While shopping around for a clarinet can be very stressful, Heather is very knowledgable and works with you to help you find the perfect horn.”
Matt Rosen
Clarinetist, Mannes School of Music
“RMS is the gold standard for selecting a new instrument. Whether you’re a student, professional, or teacher, they will find you an instrument that fits your voice.”
Eric Bromberg
Clarinetist, Lexington, SC
“I’ve had my new R-13 for several days now, and I’m thoroughly pleased with it! I don’t believe that I have ever played an instrument that has had this level of evenness and intonation throughout every register- nor have I come across an instrument that has the same special resonance as this one!”
Colleen White
Artist Associate of Clarinet, Willamette University
“The bass came yesterday afternoon, and I love it! The core sound is so rich, and the intonation is awesome! It plays so smooth too. It's a much better horn than what I've been playing on, and I liked that one!”
Garrett Matlock
Clarinetist, Chicago, IL
“All of the instruments that I tried played with terrific overall sound, tonal consistency, intonation, and mechanical response. Any smart instrumentalist will hope that their buying choice will be made difficult by the consistency of excellence of the instruments they try, and this was certainly my experience at RMS. Here I am, a year since I made my trip to Atlanta, and I am still amazed every time I play the clarinets I purchased from RMS. They are so terrific that I feel unworthy of playing them! I cannot thank Heather and Alcides enough for treating this major experience of mine with such care.”
Cary Dodson
Free-lance clarinetist, Colorado
“I received my clarinet and wanted to let you know how happy I am with it! It has never played this well, and I wish I had sent it your way when I first purchased it. Thank you so much for the work, and I know I will be sending it again often for tune-ups!”
Ben Fox
Clarinetist, New York, NY
“I played the clarinets in rehearsal, and they're really incredible... better than I expected. Such a good feeling to know the clarinet is going to do everything I ask of it.”