February 2025 I was humbled to have presented a repair and maintenance session at the annual TMEA conference in San Antonio. February 2026 I’m elated to return as an exhibitor.
Presenting was such a highlight but came with a time limit and was a one-way conversation. As an exhibitor I can talk to people, learn about their repair needs, meet fellow teacher/repairers, inspire future teacher/repairers, and hopefully convey my passion for what I do in a genuine fashion. Showing people how they can take charge of their repair timeline and budget instead of being beholden to chaos is truly why I love doing this.
Furthermore, I want to honor the community that helped get me to this point. My administrator who first encouraged me to share my repair knowledge with my fellow teachers. My husband who efforts to steer me toward success with tolerance for my stubbornness. My college professor who, despite needing to leave the house, replied quite lengthily to my request for suggestions for having a positive convention experience. My students who provide new and exciting repair needs on a regular basis. My luthier instructors that are endlessly patient and encouraging. My peers who cheer me on and provide honest feedback regarding my repair work.
What is my Fiddle Care booth for? Who is my booth for? When you visit my Fiddle Care booth at TMEA 2026 know that it is teacher-owned, teacher-led small business providing knowledge and skills to string educators to tackle basic maintenance and repair before engaging your local luthier.
Come find me!
I am the teacher in a luthier apron at the yellow and blue Fiddle Care booth who can’t wait to talk repair with you!
