April 6, 2021
Compared to hitting a crescendo with a band or orchestra, the topic of instrument cleaning is decidedly less thrilling. But the truth is that the best moments in music can’t happen without regular instrument maintenance, and cleaning is a huge part of that. Frequent instrument cleaning needs to be a part of your life as […]
April 2, 2021
The Repair Shop at Music & Arts guarantees the highest quality service for musical instrument repairs, and sanitation. Our musical instrument repair technicians are seasoned professionals who have apprenticed with master instrument makers and trained at the best technical colleges, and because we are the best, we find a social responsibility to educate musicians on […]
December 1, 2020
The days are getting shorter, Christmas will be here before you know it, and you may even find yourself looking for coats and sweaters you haven’t worn since last year. Whether you live in sunny California, in one of America’s 50 coldest cities, or in a town where the weather’s somewhere “in between”, one thing […]
October 20, 2020
Music & Arts boasts the largest repair network in the United States, but at the heart of it all is a team of certified experts who believe in their mission of giving your instrument the finest care possible. In this article, Director of Repair & Refurbishment Services, Pat Wiegand, talks shop about personalizing repairs, building […]
July 24, 2017
If you’re an aspiring 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. If the instrument you’re learning to play is the clarinet, it’s good to know how to keep […]
June 30, 2017
Owning a piano is a big responsibility. Pianos are expensive, take up a lot of space, and require a great deal of maintenance to preserve the quality of sound the instrument produces as well as the overall appearance. All of this means that, in addition to the cost of purchasing the piano, you’ll have to […]
June 25, 2017
Over time, the quality of sound your acoustic or electric guitar produces will start to decline. Guitars are primarily made of wood which makes them susceptible to damage from temperature, moisture, string tension, and being played. Your guitar will gradually expand, contract, and warp which all cause the sound to suffer. For many people who […]
May 17, 2017
As a musician, you know how important taking care of your instrument is. With proper care and maintenance, not only will your tuba last for years to come, but major repairs that cost a fortune can be prevented. Experiencing problems with the tuba and its various components is a normal part of owning an instrument, […]
April 14, 2017
Although replacing flute pads isn’t an inherently difficult task, it does require a certain element of skill and expertise. For this reason, Music & Arts recommends having your flute pads replaced by a professional repair technician who not only knows exactly what they’re doing, but has access to all the right tools. Do not attempt […]
November 18, 2016
For a trombone to function and play properly, all of the various pieces of the instrument need to work together. Because of this, it’s not uncommon that one small problem can throw the whole instrument off and affect the sound or your ability to play. As with any instrument, it’s important to be aware of […]
