INSTRUMENT CARE

• Be responsible and respectful of your instrument. It is very fragile and expensive.
• Hold instruments by the neck.  This is the strongest part of your instrument.
• Place your instrument in its case when you’re not using it.
• Wipe down the instrument after use with a soft cloth.  Pay special attention to the area around the bridge and wipe off any rosin residue.
• Keep your instrument out of extreme heat and cold, out of the sun, and away from heaters and air conditioners.  Instruments like to stay at room temperature.
• Never leave your instrument in the car unattended.  Always take it with you.

Bow Care

• Never, ever touch the bow hair!  Always pick up and hold your bow at the frog.
• Loosen your bow each time you put it away (lefty loosey, righty tighty).
• You will need to rosin your bow, roughly once a week depending on how much you play.