Tag: instrument maintenance

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…

3 Big Reasons You Should Regularly Clean Your Instrument

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…

Clarinet Maintenance & Care: Tips & Advice

Clarinet Maintenance: Tips & Advice on How to Clean the Clarinet

As a responsible clarinet player, you’re probably already aware how important learning how important clarinet maintenance is. When you’re finished playing your clarinet and are ready to store it in its case,…

Common Repairs for the Saxophone

Common Repairs for the Saxophone

Not only can saxophone repairs be costly, but some issues can take some time to fix–cutting away from valuable practice time that’s crucial to your progress and success. As with any instrument,…

Six Ways to Avoid the Brass Repair Shop

As a parent, the small things can quickly add up: replacing a lost retainer, unexpected field trip fees, visits to the doctor, the list goes on. If you want to prevent unexpected…

Musical Instrument Storage: A Guide

Musical Instrument Storage: A Guide

As the proud owner of a brand new musical instrument, proper storage should be one of your top concerns. You just invested hundreds, if not thousands, into the instrument itself- shouldn’t you…