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The Importance of Bridges
12 Oct 2015

The Importance of Bridges

by Keren Barr | posted in: Tips | 0

There has been a sudden influx of repairs in the shop that all revolve around the bridge keys of woodwind instruments. The bridge keys are the keys at the ends of joints connect the body together. Almost all woodwinds have … Continued

assembly, Bridge, Woodwind
Guest Post- Dr. Melissa Feilhauer,  Everything Oboe!
28 Sep 2015

Guest Post- Dr. Melissa Feilhauer, Everything Oboe!

by Keren Barr | posted in: Tips | 0

​As an undergraduate oboe performance major, I was astounded at what little training my music education colleagues received in double reed instruments. At my alma mater (Baylor University), a semester was split between oboe and bassoon techniques. It wasn’t until … Continued

Maintenance, Oboe, repair, Woodwind
What Happens When…Part I
21 Sep 2015

What Happens When…Part I

by Keren Barr | posted in: Tips | 0

On this blog we strive to educate musicians about maintaining a healthy instrument so that they never have to be without their instrument due to a malfunction that could’ve easily been prevented.  In this next series, we are going to … Continued

repair, rusted hinge, stuck screw, Woodwind
It’s Marching Band Season!
31 Aug 2015

It’s Marching Band Season!

by Keren Barr | posted in: Tips | 0

School’s back in session and that means that marching band is in full swing!  We are already seeing some of the first casualties from the games and so we have composed a few helpful tips to keep your instruments healthy … Continued

Brass, marching band, percussion, repair, woodwindsWoodwinds
What About Woodwinds?
4 May 2015

What About Woodwinds?

by Keren Barr | posted in: Tips | 0

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

Chemical Cleaning, necks, sax lung, woodwinds
Stop! Don’t Repair That!
20 Apr 2015

Stop! Don’t Repair That!

by Keren Barr | posted in: Tips | 0

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

emergencies, Mouthpieces, repair
Get Your Brass Ready for Summer Vacation!
13 Apr 2015

Get Your Brass Ready for Summer Vacation!

by Keren Barr | posted in: Tips | 0

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

Brass, Chemical Cleaning, repair, summer
What is a tenon?
16 Mar 2015

What is a tenon?

by Keren Barr | posted in: Tips | 0

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

cork grease, expanders, paraffin wax, tenon, Woodwind
Dealing With A Damaged Mouthpiece
9 Mar 2015

Dealing With A Damaged Mouthpiece

by Michael Barr | posted in: Tips | 0

Students put their instruments through a LOT – daily practice in a variety of conditions and venues, outdoor concerts, marching band, school band rooms, and encounters with the occasional little brother or sister!  One of the most overlooked, under-appreciated and … Continued

Brass, Maintenance, Mouthpiece, Woodwind
When is it time for your instrument to be retired?
2 Mar 2015

When is it time for your instrument to be retired?

by Keren Barr | posted in: Tips | 0

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

buying new, Old, repair, retire

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