Your instrument doesn't like to be dirty!  In fact, it will play better and sound better when it is clean!

Whether you own or rent your instrument, it is always good to clean it periodically!  This page is to help you understand how to take better care of your instrument!  Woodwind and Brass cleaning are both very different!  Please make time to watch the videos carefully before you try to do this on your own!  You do not want to cause unnecessary damage to your instrument because you rushed through thinking that you knew what to do!  Don't be afraid to ask me if you have any questions before you give this a try!

Trombone:

Trumpet: 

(This video would be the same for Euphonium and Tuba...oiling valves should be done every two to three days)

Flute: 

(Monthly maintenance...good advice, but you should not take your tuning cork assembly apart...that should be done by an instrument repair specialist!)

Saxophone:

(To understand how and why to use Key Oil, view the "monthly" flute cleaning video above!)

Clarinet:

(To understand how and why to use Key Oil, view the "monthly" flute cleaning video above!)