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 […]
March 20, 2020
Have you ever wondered how weather impacts your sound? Musical instruments can be affected by many external factors including temperature and humidity. Learn more.
March 19, 2020
Take-home instrument care kits help musicians of every age, interest, and musical background keep their instruments cleaned and in prime playing condition.
February 28, 2020
A musical instrument tune-up helps preserve the life of your instrument and offers many benefits to players of all ages and skill levels. Here are five reasons tune-ups are so important.
January 7, 2020
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 […]
April 5, 2019
As a responsible clarinet player, you’re probably already aware how important learning how to clean the clarinet is. When you’re finished playing your clarinet and are ready to store it in its case, there are a few steps you should take to ensure it’s clean and ready for storage. Not only does learning how to […]
November 6, 2018
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 […]
April 2, 2018
With a few simple, affordable supplies and this step-by-step guidance, musicians and music directors can easily learn to service rotor valves. This can be of great benefit in both emergency situations and as a matter of regular maintenance. While there are many points of service that can be attended to without great investment or advanced […]
September 24, 2017
If you’re considering purchasing or renting a viola, you may be wondering if there are common issues with the instrument you should be aware of which might affect your decision. The truth is that, regardless of whether you choose to rent or buy your viola, there are issues that you’ll eventually have to deal with. […]
