Instrument Care/Maintenance

  • As a musician taking care of your instrument is a must! Below, students & parents/guardians will be able to locate and use videos to help take care of and maintain their instruments! Please contact Mrs. Lievre with any questions. 

  • The links below are how-to videos from Hornsmasher. He will walk you through assembly, disassembly and daily maintenance. 

     

    Hornsmasher also has provided a few periodic (monthly) maintenance videos. Please never attempt screw changes without the teacher present. Not every screw is supposed to be in all the way! When in doubt, do not attempt:

     

    How do you give your brass a bath?? See the videos below for guidance. Never attempt this without watching the videos and knowing. All soaps must be rinsed thoroughly to ensure working order. Woodwinds should NEVER be bathed or placed in water (flute, clarinet, oboe, saxophones).