From the Podium to the Workbench

Bridge the gap between the classroom and the workshop with hands-on training designed to protect your budget, your time, and your sanity.

Every minute an instrument spends in the repair shop is a minute a student isn't playing. Our workshops empower educators to handle the "90%"-the common mechanical and structural issues that can be fixed safely in the classroom.

Booking & Availability

As a teacher-led business, Fiddle Care operates on a first-come, first-served basis aligned with the academic calendar. Sessions are generally available:

Fall/Spring: Weekends and designated District PD days.
Summer: Full availability for summer intensives and "Inventory Kickstart" sessions.

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Workshop Catalog

Our curriculum is modular, allowing us to tailor training to the specific needs of your staff or students.

The Foundation (Preventative Care)

The best repair is the one that never has to happen.

Content: Proper storage solutions, humidity management, and safe cleaning protocols.
Outcome: A significant reduction in "emergency" repairs caused by environmental stress or improper handling.

Mechanical Mastery

Keep the music moving with on-the-spot adjustments.

Content: Resetting slipped bridges, soundpost adjustments, fine tuner maintenance, and chinrest fitting.
Outcome: Directors gain the confidence to fix common "playability" issues in seconds.

Structural Triage

Identify and stabilize minor failures before they become catastrophes.

Content: Diagnosing open seams, identifying cracks vs. scratches, and treating warped bridges.
Outcome: Learn the "Luthier's Judgment"-knowing when to fix it yourself and when to send it to the shop.

Heavy Asset Specialization

Master the unique challenges of the cello and double bass.

Content: Safe string replacement for large-scale instruments and bridge alignment.
Outcome: Eliminate the physical stress and mechanical mystery of maintaining the low-string section.

Our Partnerships

For School Districts

Elevate Your Professional Development.

We provide active teachers with the skills to maintain their "fleet" in-house during designated PD schedules.

Impact: Drastically reduce annual district repair expenditures.
Add-on: On-site inventory assessment and triage are available during the session.

For Universities

Graduate Repair-Ready Educators.

Distinguish your Music Education program by ensuring your students are job-ready on day one.

Impact: Give your graduates a competitive edge with "repair literacy" before they enter their first classroom.
Flexibility: Training can be integrated into existing methods classes or scheduled as a weekend intensive.