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Guitar Care

A Beginner’s Guide to Guitar Care & Maintenance, Part 2: When Does My Guitar Need a Setup & Intonation Adjustment?

Understanding the fundamental maintenance tasks that will help your guitar stay in tune. It’s hard to overstate the importance of having a guitar that consistently plays in tune. Many beginners struggle more than necessary simply because their instrument isn’t set up correctly. Proper tuning and intonation can make the difference between becoming a lifelong guitarist […]

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Guitar Maintenance

A Beginner’s Guide to Guitar Care & Maintenance: Cleaning & Storage

At a Music & Arts repair facility, a technician wipes down an acoustic guitar’s strings and fretboard using a microfiber cloth. Imagine you’ve just purchased your first guitar. You spent hours looking at all the available options and finally chose the instrument that’s right for you—the perfect model, in just the right color. How can […]

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Instrument Care

The Art of Instrument Care: Essential Tips for Maintenance and Protection

This article focuses on a vital, yet frequently overlooked component of being a musician – the art of instrument care and maintenance. It doesn’t matter if you’re just starting your musical journey or have years of experience; knowing how to properly care for and protect your instrument is crucial. It not only ensures the longevity […]

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Common Summer Maintenance Tips for Your Instrument

As a musician, one of the most important lessons that you must learn is that proper care and maintenance of your instrument will help you maintain consistent sound quality and save money in the long run. Many young musicians spend less time playing their instruments during the summer, which means they don’t perform the regular […]

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Everyday Reed Maintenance Tips

Everyday Reed Maintenance Tips

A good reed is hard to find. Many clarinet and saxophone players spend the better part of their time searching through a box of reeds trying to find the best ones. If you’ve played through a box of reeds and have separated the good from the bad, you may be wondering if there’s anything you […]

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Saxophone Care and Maintenance

Proper Care and Maintenance of the Saxophone

As a saxophone player, you should expect to take your instrument to the repair shop every now and then- it’s part of owning and playing an instrument, and accidents are bound to happen. But did you know many of those costly repairs can be avoided if you take proper care of your instrument from the […]

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Violin Care

Violin Care & Maintenance: Tips & Advice

Due to its small size, the violin is a fragile instrument that requires careful attention and proper maintenance to remain in peak playing condition. Those who skip cleanings or otherwise don’t maintain their violin can expect a degradation in sound and costly repairs down the line. Whether you’re brand new to the instrument or simply […]

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Tuba Maintenance: Tips & Advice

Getting an excellent deal on a tuba at Music & Arts is only one aspect of owning an instrument that will perform well for years to come. Like any other musical instrument, the tuba requires regular cleaning and maintenance in order to look and sound its best. Although it’s one of the largest instruments in […]

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Viola Maintenance

Viola Maintenance: Keep Your Viola Sounding (& Playing) Its Best

Whether you’re a beginner or professional viola player, it’s important to educate yourself on the basics of viola maintenance so you can keep your instrument sounding and playings its best. Just like a car requires oil changes and regular maintenance, your viola also needs special attention and adjustments every now and then–not to mention frequent […]

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Proper Care and Maintenance of Brass Instruments

Trips to the instrument repair shop can be costly. If you want to avoid any unnecessary expenses related to the maintenance of your brass instrument, it’s important that you take proper care of it. Taking proper care of your brass instrument will also help you produce the best sound quality possible. Whether you play the […]

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