What About Woodwinds?
Almost exactly a year ago we posted an article with this same topic. What about the woodwinds? Do you need to chemically clean them? The answer is both yes and no. Yes you do if you have a metal instrument … Continued
Double Or Nothing Reeds!
We are pleased to announce a partnership with Melissa Feilhauer of Double or Nothing Reeds. Melissa is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. She received her Bachelor of Music Degree … Continued
Stop! Don’t Repair That!
Just send it to the shop! Recently we have had several instruments come in that were in worse condition than they had to be. Why? Very “Good Samaritans” tried to fix something and ending up doing more damage. The number … Continued
Get Your Brass Ready for Summer Vacation!
It’s that time of year again! No, we are not talking about getting your trumpet bikini body ready! But it is time to discuss cleaning your brass instrument. Don’t let it sit all summer! Get all of that lime and … Continued
The Importance of Assembly
It’s the very first step before you even begin to play, assembling your instrument. It’s surprising how many performers are incorrectly doing this first step! Every instrument has weak points and troublesome keys that poke out beyond the joint. It … Continued
What is a tenon?
A tenon is the smaller end of a woodwind instrument. On a clarinet, oboe, or bassoon it is the end with a cork on it. On a saxophone and a flute it is a metal to metal connection. The tenon … Continued
When is it time for your instrument to be retired?
We are in the instrument repair business and it not often that we come across an instrument that we feel cannot be repaired but it is not totally out of the question that it happens. Here are a few helpful … Continued
Why is annual maintenance so important?
Practically every day in our repair shop we come across emergency repairs. What we discover is that these repairs are not a result of a traumatic injury but rather a slow break down over time from lack of regular maintenance. … Continued
Bassoon Bocals for Beginners
The Bassoon is one of the most intimidating instruments in the band but when you break it down it’s really not that complicated at all! The first thing to understand about bassoons is at the top of the instrument, the … Continued
What’s the best way to store my instrument?
As the marching season comes to a close, many instruments will be put away until Summer Band Camp. If you are indeed going to put your instrument up for an extended period of time, here are some helpful tips to … Continued