Instrument Care

An essential part of playing an instrument is caring for that instrument and keeping it properly maintained. At JSI, providing you with advice and the proper equipment to protect your instrument from the elements as well as wear and tear is one of our top priorities.

• When to Remove Finger Tapes
  Violin can be a tricky instrument to learn, especially for beginners. As a result, plenty of learning devices have been developed to improve the student learning experience.
• Winter Protection For Your Stringed Instrument
  Violins and other stringed instruments need protection from the elements. In the summer, it’s the humidity. In the winter it’s the cold, dry weather.
• Cold Weather Instrument Protection Tips
  Winter is here and with it came changes in temperature that can be devastating for your delicate instrument. If you have a stringed instrument, it is crucial to make sure you keep it safe during the winter. Cold weather can suck the moisture out of your instrument.
• When to Change Violin Strings
  An important aspect of musicianship is taking excellent care of your instrument, which includes knowing when to change violin strings.
• Protect Your Instrument in Cold Winter Weather
  Winter is fast approaching, and changes in temperature along with it.
• Violin Transport Tips
  Musicians are constantly on the road. Whether you are a big-name violinist or are doing weekend gigs in the local coffee shop, your instrument is an extension of yourself that, ultimately, will go where you go. Is your violin protected against all the possible hazards?
• The Dangers of DIY Repair
  Every violin is a handmade, original instrument and holds its value for a long time with the proper care.
• Bitten by the Bug
  Learn about and eliminate bow-hair-eating dermestids.