Second semester began today!  I am back in brass class and reviewing dent work and other things this week.  Our teachers did a clinic on how to tell band directors to fix things today.  I have a very valuable resource for all of my band director & musician friends!

redwingmusicrepair.org/band/resources.html

Check out the "It's gotta work now!" videos.  There is valuable information about getting instruments through a concert or rehearsal without causing them further damage.  You will be surprised at how much money you save the school district or a student, just by knowing what causes further damage and what does not.  I was also amazed to see how many wrong things I have seen go on in my years as a student.

Band director, also be sure to educate your students on instrument maintenance.  Also make sure they know that if they are having a problem they should bring their instrument to you, and not try fixing it themselves.

P.S. this is what happens to instrument finishes (plating or lacquer) when you use rubber bands to hold water keys shut!  Damage can start within a day or two!!