Find the Best New Clarinet For You

Affordable Professional Clarinets to Better Your Best

Created by Lisa’s Clarinet Shop founder, Lisa Canning, our clarinets deliver quality while decreases the price of a professional level instrument.

Our SeriO’s are offered at a fraction of the price of Buffet-Crampon, come with a best in class warranty (we replace the entire instrument in the first year if the body cracks) and we also offer a generous trade up allowance (with care) when you are ready to step up.

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Our Customers Love SeriO!

If you are serious about improving your playing, you need to try SeriO

~ Robert Blazek

Lisa was great! She helped us upgrade our daughter’s clarinet and taught us a lot along the way.

~ Kevin Bronner

I took my 9 year old here for a clarinet. Lisa was absolutely amazing. I played clarinet for years, and decided to get my own mouthpiece to play it as well. Lisa took time to try out different mouthpiece’s for both of us, and tried out several different clarinets. The time and dedication was truly wonderful. I would highly recommend getting a clarinet from her. I believe that this process and having a clarinet and mouthpiece that fits my daughter will benefit her playing and willingness to practice and stay with the instrument for years to come.

~ Elizabeth Cruz

Lisa’s clarinet shop provides a high level of knowledge and experience. The greatest benefit and satisfaction is from their personalized approach to helping you find the instrument that maximizes the quality and enjoyment of your sound. They have reignited my passion after decades of being away from playing.

~ Jim Wator

Cannot recommend Lisa’s Clarinet Shop enough. Lisa is always more than happy to go above and beyond for her customers, and is extremely easy to reach. She always has a fantastic selection of Buffet clarinets.

I must say I love the color ring system she uses as it makes picking a clarinet tailored to you much easier. I have purchased 4 different clarinets from her, and each purchase has utilized the color-ring system. I have been extremely pleased with all of my clarinets and every single one of my colleagues who have tried my instruments comment on how wonderfully they play. The SeriO clarinets they offer are also excellent- I have not owned any, but have tried multiple and found them to be excellent.

I highly encourage any students or professionals looking to step up or get a new clarinet to reach out to Lisa- you won’t be disappointed.

~Daniel Kywa

Lisa was incredibly easy to work with and her communication was awesome. I would highly recommend working with her team to buy or sell your clarinets – super knowledgeable and professional.

~Emily Wilcox

Why Our SeriO® Instruments Are Special

The Professional Choice for 200 Years and Counting

As a national account for Buffet-Crampon, we stock it all.

All our step-up and professional level instruments are hand-selected and professionally set up by one of our master technicians.

Known for having the best instruments, we carefully match models and playing characteristics to any level of performer to ensure your rapid growth and development.

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What our customers say about us:

Lisa is absolutely magnificent in pairing the right clarinet with the right person. It was a wonderful experience and I’m very grateful for her professionalism and expertise.

~Molly Mayfield

Wonderful experience! Lisa made everything easy and made sure my daughter got her new instrument! So thankful! Definitely recommend y’all buying working with her!

~ Maggie Buerkle

We just bought our daughter’s first step up instrument from Lisa’s Clarinet Shop. As someone completely unfamiliar with the process and living out of state, it was a daunting process for us to be sure. We wanted to find a high quality instrument that was a great fit for my daughter, but without having to buy a clarinet sight unseen. Lisa truly made it so simple – we spoke over the phone, then set up a zoom call with my daughter and her teacher to get to know her needs and playing style better, after which Lisa thoughtfully selected several clarinets and mouthpieces for her to try. A few days later they were on our doorstep! After trying them all out with her teacher, she found a terrific fit. It gave me such peace of mind for my daughter to be able to play and evaluate each instrument with her teacher before committing to a purchase, even though we are out of state. Lisa made the process seamless. Thank you!!

~ Jessica Townsend

Lisa’s was absolutely fantastic through my journey getting a clarinet. She was on the phone with me multiple times with no rush in her voice, sometimes for 30 minutes! She explained everything perfectly and even sent videos of the setup that she thought would be best for me! On top of this, she let me try many different mouthpiece and barrels on trial with plenty of time to get a feel. If you need expert opinions and patience, this is the place to go:)

~ Michael McCann

Purchased two very expensive clarinets and experienced total professionalism. Lisa is both an extremely competent business person and knowledgeable musician. I would not hesitate to work with her again.

~Douglas Lewis

I bought a new R13 from Lisa’s Clarinet shop in May, 2023. It was wonderful to work with a group of expert clarinet players who’s intention was to help me find a clarinet that worked for me and in my budget. I will be returning to by my auxilary instruments in the future!

~Jillissa Anderson

Buffet's Revolutionary 21st Century Design

Everyone I emailed from Lisa’s were all extremely kind and informative. Jerry gave me the best idea of what I may want to look for. They sent me three Buffet Festivals to try and I have found my new professional clarinet that will hopefully last me a long time! They were also extremely kind to my family as my family initially reached out in order to help me find somewhere to get a new instrument. Jerry, Michael, and Heather were in contact with me the entire time and made sure that the process was going well and made sure to listen to anything I had to say about any of the instruments.

Mckenzie Eversoll

I can’t thank the professionals that work for Lisa’s Clarinet Shop enough! What an outstanding experience it was to work with them! From the moment I clicked on their link I was greeted with friendly interaction and the MOST helpful advice. Jerry listened attentively to what I was looking for and found the PERFECT instrument for me at a very reasonable price and I couldn’t be happier. His advice on clarinet mouthpieces was so helpful and his choices for my trial resulted in my finding the perfect combination of clarinet and mouthpiece. I highly recommend Lisa’s Clarinet Shop for expert advice and guidance in all of your clarinet needs!

Staci Whitman

I went looking for a Bb clarinet somewhat skeptical about the colored ring system. I remember talking to Lisa before I tried instruments at Lisa’s Clarinet Shop and after Lisa heard me play, she had a pretty good idea of what instrument I would walk out with (red-brown and the model). I think I tried every clarinet she had available and selected three clarinets that I felt could best fit me. I had asked Lisa not to tell me what color the rings were when I tried each instrument to “test the system.” Low and behold, when I looked, the three instruments I had selected were all red-brown. The model that fit me best, an RC Prestige, was not a model I had even considered but tried on the suggestion of Lisa. Trusting Lisa and the color ring system allowed me to find an instrument I NEVER would have been able to find on my own but IS the perfect instrument for me. I have seen first-hand from my own purchase how well the color ring system works.

Dr. Pamela Shuler

Assistant Professor of Clarinet, Eastern New Mexico University

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

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