Instrument Care

• Only you, the student, should be using the instrument. Never allow others to play it.

• Always put the instrument away in a safe place.

• Never leave your instrument out of its case unattended.

• Be careful of the case as well as the instrument.

• Keep it clean and free from dust and pet hair.

• Never  have food or drink around the instrument.

• DO NOT leave them in cold or hot places. This includes in cars, near heater vents or in direct sunlight.

• Never use your bow for anything other than playing music.

• Bows go into cases tip first. Loosen the bow first. Do not touch the hair.

• Wipe rosin residue from the instrument with a dry, clean cloth.

• Always remove shoulder rest/sponge before placing violin or viola in the case. Sponges go on top of the scroll in the case. 

• Cello and bass players need to put their endpin in when not being played.

• Never touch the pegs! Only experienced players should tune with the pegs to avoid breaking strings.

• Do not hang the instrument by the scroll on a music stand. You may hang the bow by the frog, not the tip.

• NEVER step over an instrument.

• Make sure when carrying the instrument that you do not bump it into walls, door ways, or stairs.

• If you notice something not right with the instrument, contact us immediately. All maintenance/repairs must go through the MWSA shop. 435-770-9189