The Tuba Exchange has been serving low brass players and band directors across the US since the mid 1980's, and our mission remains the same: to provide reasonably priced quality musical instruments and brass instrument repair services to our customers with first class customer service. Fast forward to today: we have now expanded to include all brass musical instruments, with The Tuba Exchange handling low brass and NC Brass stocking high brass, all under one roof.
Todd Rodrigue, Owner
Todd, is a 30-year (and counting) veteran of the music industry, most of those years spent right here at The Tuba Exchange. In 2021, Todd purchased the company and quickly expanded to include all brass musical instruments to include top pro trumpets, trombones, and French horns in addition to the low brass instruments we're known for! You’ll see him at trade shows and other educational events, so be sure to stop in to say hi.
Dillon Johnson, Repair Shop Manager
Dillon Johnson runs the instrument repair shop here at the Tuba Exchange. He grew up right here in North Carolina. After graduating high school, Dillon enlisted in the United State Army and served as a tuba player overseas and here state side. After 6 years of active duty service, Dillon attended Campbell University to pursue a degree in music education, then attended Renton Technical College to obtain his certification in band instrument repair technology. After leaving Renton Tech. Dillon studied under veteran instrument repair technicians, including Mike Morse. As of 2024, Dillon took over the reigns of the brass repair shop, from Mike, here at the Tuba Exchange.
In addition to running the repair shop, Dillon has enjoyed performing with groups around the Triangle such as, The Triangle British Brass Band, The Durham Medical Orchestra, The Triangle Wind Ensemble, and Old North State Brass. He still currently serves as a tuba/trombone player in the 440th, North Carolina Army National Guard, band.
Mike Morse, Repair Technician
Mike has been repairing and modifying brass instruments for over 40 years. After earning a Bachelor of Music degree in French horn performance, then a diploma in instrument repair from the Red Wing Technical repair program, Mike moved to Durham, NC in 1981. His work experience has included working for the area's largest music dealer as a brass technician, then department manager, and owning his own business. During that time Mike has done repeat work for most of the local professional brass players, the Tuba Exchange, and draws work from all around the southeast.
The Tuba Exchange is a unique clearinghouse for new and used tubas, euphoniums, sousaphones, and all other brass instruments. We invite you to come to our store in Durham, North Carolina or see us at a music convention or university near you. Trade-ins are welcome!