Category: Repair Tips

Repair Tech Interview: John Blythe

Based out of Burlington, North Carolina, John Blythe is the South District Repair Manager for Music & Arts. He’s been a repair tech with Music & Arts for 11 years and oversees 8 repair shops and 25 repair techs.  Read about the man who may be doing the body work on your next sax repair. […]

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Proper Care and Maintenance of a Flute

Proper Care & Maintenance of a Flute

The way you treat and care for your flute directly affects the quality of sound and longevity of the instrument, which is why knowing how to clean a flute is so important. Having an instrument that’s in good working order is essential for your child’s musical progress and success, and the flute is no different. […]

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How to Change Electric Guitar Strings

How to Change Electric Guitar Strings

Although changing guitar strings isn’t a complicated task, the process can be intimidating to new or inexperienced players. Intimidating or not, being able to change guitar strings is an essential skill for guitar players of all skill levels- amateurs and students will need to know how to change strings whenever they break, and professionals will […]

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Orchestral Instrument Care

Orchestral Instrument Care Wooden stringed instruments are fragile. Taking proper care of your instrument is a must in  order to ensure years of enjoyable play. Here are a few easy steps to keep your instrument in its best playing condition at all times. ALWAYS keep your instrument in its case or on an instrument stand […]

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Repair FAQs

Instrument Repair: Frequently Asked Questions The following are frequently asked questions by many customers facing repair & maintenance problems with their instrument. This can be a scary time for you or your child, but we’re here to help. Remember that if your question is not specifically answered here, please call our knowledgeable repair staff to […]

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Woodwind Instrument Care

Caring for your Woodwind Instrument Taking proper care of your Woodwind instrument is a must in order to ensure years of enjoyable play. Here are a few easy steps to keep your instrument in its best playing condition at all times.  1.    Keep your instrument safe Cases keep instruments safe from drops and other accidental damage. […]

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Caring for your Brass Instrument

Caring for your Brass Instrument Taking proper care of your Brass instrument is a must in order to ensure years of enjoyable play. Here are a few easy steps to keep your instrument in its best playing condition at all times. 1.    Keep your instrument safe Cases keep instruments safe from drops and other accidental […]

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