Instrument Repair Hospital: Hand Drum

hand drum

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…

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Instrument Repair Hospital: Timpani

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…

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Instrument Repair Hospital: Contrabass Bar

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…

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A Visit to the Studio 49 Factory

A Visit to the Studio 49 Factory This past summer my wife and I had the good fortune to visit some family in Munich, Germany. When discussing the various activities we wanted to do while there she asked “what’s the one thing that you must do while in Germany?”  Without skipping a beat, I replied “Go to the Studio…

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Instrument Repair Hospital: Kettle Drum

kettle drum

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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Back to School Lesson Contest

back to school lesson contest

CALLING ALL MUSIC EDUCATORS! While most of you are enjoying summer break, here at Teaching With Orff we are already planning for back to school. Share your favorite Orff-inspired back to school lesson for a chance to win a fabulous prize from MMB Music! Entering is as easy as 1-2-3! 1. Select a favorite lesson you…

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Instrument Repair Hospital: Nails and Tubing

instrument repair hospital

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…

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Instrument Repair Hospital: Cleaning and Storage

instrument repair hospital

In this episode of Instrument Repair Hospital, “Dr. Lissa” gives tips on how to clean and store your Orff instruments for the summer. Take good care of your Studio 49 Orff Instruments for their long lasting health and great sound! Materials: – Gloves – Old English scratch cover – Furniture polish – Goo Gone – Thin gold metallic…

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