Maintenance & Repair

Maintenance
A few things to remember…
        

1. Keep your instrument in tune, by tuning it every time you practice with a tuner
2. Before practicing, tighten your bow and rosin it.  After practicing, loosen your bow and wipe the rosin off of your instrument.
3. Students should never touch the pegs or the bow hair
4. String instruments are very sensitive to extreme temperature and humidity changes.  NEVER leave an instrument in a car or garage, outside, or on a vent. 
5. There are several things that I can repair:  broken strings, fallen bridges, loose chin rests, etc.  When in doubt let me look at the instrument and if I can’t fix it, I can give some good suggestions for reputable repair shops. Please do not try to fix anything on your own. 

Local Repair Shops
Here is a list of several reputable dealers and repair shops:

Wood Bridge Music Shop
410-203-9663
9251 Baltimore National Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
www.woodbridgemusic.com

Potter Violin Company (not just for violins)
800-317-9452
301-652-7070
4706 Highland Ave.
Bethesda, MD 20814
www.pottersviolins.com

Gailes Violin Shop Inc.
301-474-4300
800-245-3167
10013 Rhode Island Ave.
College Park, MD 20740
www.gailesviolin.com

Music & Arts Center
Chatham Station
410-461-1844
Route 40
Ellicott City, MD  21042
www.musicarts.com

Bob's House of Basses
301-805-9407
www.bobshouseofbasses.com
[email protected]