by Emily McIvor | May 17, 2021 | Music Instrument Repair, Music Store Sales
Over time, as you play your clarinet, the mechanisms will shift slightly due to use. This is normal, but it can cause problems as you continue to play, particularly if something shifts far enough that it creates an air leak. When leaks happen, we tend to squeak or a...
by Emily McIvor | Jan 4, 2021 | Music Instrument Repair
Many of us start playing clarinet or saxophone, realize we enjoy it, and keep doing it—which means we use our instruments quite regularly. They are mechanical machines, and their parts will wear over time; inevitably, some kind of repair is eventually needed. Rather...
by Emily McIvor | Dec 7, 2020 | Music Instrument Repair
Replacing clarinet pads is a common repair that is easy to perform. A good way to see if your clarinet pads need replacing is to do a visual inspection. If the pads are tattered, discolored, or old, it is usually a good time to replace them. Another way to check to...
by Emily McIvor | Sep 21, 2020 | Music Instrument Repair
As clarinetists, it’s important to learn to take good care of the instrument to ensure that it performs as well as possible, for as long as possible. There are several common issues that can arise as part of normal “wear-and-tear” for clarinet players. Leaks For...
by Emily McIvor | Aug 24, 2020 | Music Business Practices, Music Store Sales
Most clarinet students begin playing with a plastic instrument. As they advance, however, graduating to a higher-quality wooden instrument is an essential step in helping them develop as clarinet players. Buffet Crampon offers several instruments that are excellent...
