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Instrument Repair Hospital: Hand Drum

Lissa Ray — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 15:21:17 +0000

In this episode of Instrument Repair Hospital, “Doctor Lissa” demonstrates how to replace the head on a hand drum.

Take good care of your Studio 49 Orff Instruments for their long lasting health and great sound!

Be sure to order replacement parts before beginning any repair.

Materials:
– Naval jelly
– Paint brush
– Toothbrush
– Chrome polish
– Replacement drum head

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Instrument Repair Hospital: Timpani

Lissa Ray — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 15:34:47 +0000

In this episode of Instrument Repair Hospital, “Doctor Lissa” demonstrates how to replace the head on a timpani.

Take good care of your Studio 49 Orff Instruments for their long lasting health and great sound!

Be sure to order replacement parts before beginning any repair.

Materials:
– Naval jelly
– Paintbrush
– Toothbrush
– Rubber gloves
– Replacement drum head

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Instrument Repair Hospital: Contrabass Bar

Lissa Ray — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 15:43:32 +0000

In this episode of Instrument Repair Hospital, “Doctor Lissa” demonstrates how to clean and repair your contrabass bar.

Take good care of your Studio 49 Orff Instruments for their long lasting health and great sound!

Be sure to order replacement parts before beginning any repair.

Materials:
– Replacement parts
– 5/16 nut driver
– Putty knife
– Razor blade
– Flashlight
– Rags
– Rubber gloves
– Old English scratch cover
– Liquid Gold wood cleaner
– Wood glue
– Straw
– Clamp
– Goo Gone

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Instrument Repair Hospital: Kettle Drum

Lissa Ray — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 15:27:52 +0000

In this episode of Instrument Repair Hospital, “Doctor Lissa” demonstrates how to replace the head on a kettle drum.

Take good care of your Studio 49 Orff Instruments for their long lasting health and great sound!

Be sure to order replacement parts before beginning any repair.

Materials:
– Replacement drum head

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Instrument Repair Hospital – AOSA 2015

Lissa Ray — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 14:21:19 +0000

The 2015 AOSA Professional Development Conference was held in San Diego, CA on November 11-14, 2015. Waves of Learning workshops, exhibits, and performances provided a flood of opportunities for active learning.

In one such session, Lissa Ray (aka “Doctor Lissa”) guided her Instrument Repair Hospital interns through the basics of labeling, storing, maintaining and repairing Orff instruments.

With supplies found at the local hardware store and “Doctor Lissa’s” simple techniques, you can ensure that your Orff instruments continue to provide beautiful sound for years to come.

Did you miss this life-saving instrument healthcare training?

Download the session notes from “Doctor Lissa”

Download the Powerpoint presentation from “Doctor Lissa”

Do you have an instrument that needs medical attention?

Watch “Doctor Lissa” in our Instrument Repair Hospital video series.

Do you have a question for “Doctor Lissa” about a sick instrument?

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Instrument Repair Hospital: Labeling and Storage

Lissa Ray — Thu, 14 May 2015 03:56:34 +0000

In this episode of Instrument Repair Hospital, “Dr. Lissa” shows us how to label and store Orff instruments. Her method ensures that your bars remain with the instrument they came with while being transported or stored.

Take good care of your Studio 49 Orff Instruments for their long lasting health and great sound!

Materials:
– Address Labels
– Permanent Marker
– Towels
– Bungee cords

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Instrument Repair Hospital: Buzzing

Lissa Ray — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 16:00:04 +0000

In this episode of Instrument Repair Hospital, “Dr. Lissa” shows us how to heal a glockenspiel with a buzzing resonator box.

Take good care of your Studio 49 Orff Instruments for their long lasting health and great sound!

Materials:
– Wood glue
– Rag

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Instrument Repair Hospital: Glockenspiels

Lissa Ray — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 23:15:06 +0000

In this episode of Instrument Repair Hospital, “Dr. Lissa” demonstrates her method for cleaning and reconditioning glockenspiels. Tubing and nails only last 10-12 years before the rubber begins to rot and needs to be replaced.

Take good care of your Studio 49 Orff Instruments for their long lasting health and great sound!

Be sure to order replacement parts before beginning any repair.

Materials:
– Furniture polish
– Goo Gone
– Turtle Wax chrome polish*
– Scissors
– Hammer
– Screwdriver
– Needle nose pliers
– Rag
– Vacuum cleaner

*Please note: in the original video Lissa uses Yamaha bore oil to polish and protect the glockenspiel bars. We’ve learned a lot more about instrument repair in the last 10 years. Bore oil used for woodwind instruments is not recommended. Lissa’s new preferred product to shine and protect the bars is Turtle Wax Chrome Polish.

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Instrument Repair Hospital: Resonator Boxes

Lissa Ray — Fri, 31 May 2013 22:29:03 +0000

In this episode of Instrument Repair Hospital, “Dr. Lissa” demonstrates her method for repairing or replacing the wood of a resonator box that has been dropped or otherwise damaged.

Take good care of your Studio 49 Orff Instruments for their long lasting health and great sound!

Materials:
– Hardwood 1/2″ thick
– Wood glue
– Sandpaper
– Clamps and/or straps
– Polyurethane clear semigloss

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Instrument Repair Hospital: Nails and Tubing

Lissa Ray — Fri, 31 May 2013 22:12:11 +0000

In this episode of Instrument Repair Hospital, “Dr. Lissa” shows us how to replace broken nails and tubing on barred instruments. Tubing and nails only last 10-12 years before the rubber begins to rot and needs to be replaced. Take good care of your Studio 49 Orff Instruments for their long lasting health and great sound!

Be sure to order replacement parts before beginning any repair.

Materials:
– Hammer
– Furniture polish
– Rag
– Replacement parts

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