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Chris Cromer
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A Podcast hosted by four musical instrument repair technicians; Chris, Eliza, Vince & Steve who work together at A minor Tune Up Brass & Woodwind Services in Wilmington, DE. Tune in to hear discussions on industry topics such as gear maintenance, advice and an insiders perspective on a career in instrument repair. Contact us with questions: admin@aminortuneup.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. 04/24/2024

    Lubrication

    Insert all measure of slippery jokes here. From reducing friction of all kinds to conditioning the metal it's important to get the chemistry right. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    16 min

  2. 04/24/2024

    Traveling with your Instruments

    In this last episode we discuss the pitfalls of traveling with the physical manifestation(s) of your livelihood without it becoming a tragic statistic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    10 min

  3. 04/24/2024

    Repair Horror Stories

    In this episode we reminisce about our most daunting as well as some of our least proud moments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    10 min

  4. 04/24/2024

    Refinishing Instruments

    Here we expand on the topic of instrument finishes, how they wear, options to restore them and how to tell if an instrument is original or has in fact been refinished. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min

  5. 04/24/2024

    Different Instrument Finishes

    Here we discuss the different finishes, such as plated and lacquered, and the pros and cons associated with each. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    13 min

  6. 04/24/2024

    Making Your Own Tools

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    9 min

  7. 04/24/2024

    Essential Repair Tools

    In this episode we wax on about some of the more common types of tools used in our profession, albeit just a scratch of the surface. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min

  8. 04/23/2024

    Instrument Repair as a Career

    In this first episode, which is sure to be a hit, the gang talks about how they how all got into their respective instrument repair careers and were able to achieve their current status (or lack thereof) in the industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min
  • 8 Episodes

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About

A Podcast hosted by four musical instrument repair technicians; Chris, Eliza, Vince & Steve who work together at A minor Tune Up Brass & Woodwind Services in Wilmington, DE. Tune in to hear discussions on industry topics such as gear maintenance, advice and an insiders perspective on a career in instrument repair. Contact us with questions: admin@aminortuneup.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Chris Cromer
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © A minor Tune Up LLC
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