Local Instrument Repair:
MusiCare in Idaho Falls
- drop-off service available at Chesbro Music Co.
Howard Instrument Service in Rexburg
- drop-off service available at Mike's Music
Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls
- drop-off service available at Chesbro Music Co.
Howard Instrument Service in Rexburg
- drop-off service available at Mike's Music
Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls
Brass Care Videos
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(French Horns may be deep cleaned without removing valves.) (Emptying water from French Horn)
Woodwind Care Videos
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Percussion Care Videos
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NOTE: Mrs. Thackeray has snakes, mouthpiece brushes, polishing cloths, etc. that students may borrow to clean their instrument.
Brass players should try to have their own valve oil and slide grease. Woodwind players should have their own swab and cork grease (clarinet/sax/oboe).
For items like small brushes to clean under woodwind keys, a clean makeup or paint brush works really well.
Students should follow these periodic cleaning tips as best they can at least once a trimester. Have a professional repairman adjust a woodwind instrument about once a year