Instrument Care

To keep your instrument working at it's best for a very long time, you must do regular maintenance on it.  Much like a car, without regular care you will have issues sooner rather than later.  Below are helpful videos, guides, and equipment options to make sure your instrument will work as expected.  

Basic Care and Maintenance for Valved Brass Series

Understanding Marching Band Coordinate Sheets

How to look after your oboe: General maintenance tips from John Packer Ltd

The Correct Way to Clean Your Flute 

Proper Way to Clean A Clarinet

How to properly swab a bassoon boot joint

Proper Way To Clean Your Saxophone

French Horn Care & Maintenance

Marching Percussion 101 Care and Maintenance Part 1- Basic Maintenance Procedures

How to Clean Your Trombone

Marching Percussion 101 Care and Maintenance Part 2- Dealing With Rain

Marching Percussion 101 Care and Maintenance Part 4- Regular Maintenance Routines

How to clean youre drum Cymbals