Having inspected tens of thousands of school instruments while doing installations of Optimo over many years, we have seen numerous examples where cleanliness and maintenance of instruments was in desperate need of attention. Thankfully, in those schools, with a greater awareness of the condition of their instruments and the desire to provide students with better resources, has lead them to implement the Preventative Maintenance Program.
Current world events show just how prevalent the spread of viruses is and how easily communicable they can be.
Strategically placed dispensers of germ killing hand cleaners are now being placed in some music departments. We all know about the spreading of germs through hand contact, so even picking up another person’s instrument is not recommended. Avoid sharing any instruments including percussion or string instrument before cleansing your hands.
There are schools where instrument cleanliness has been made a major factor in the Music Department. Special washing facilities to take the largest instruments have been installed and every year, every brass and woodwind instrument is thoroughly cleansed in readiness for the commencement of the following school year. Percussion and string instruments are likewise thoroughly cleaned prior to the end of the year.
Many schools have now instituted a Preventative Maintenance Program which means that every instrument is inspected by a qualified repair specialist after the school closes for the year. The repairs are done on the spot and instruments requiring more detailed work are removed to a workshop, repaired and then returned to the school prior to the commencement in the new school year. This could be the answer for your music department and we recommend it become a priority. While it costs some money, experience proves that it ultimately saves large amounts of money because minor problems can be identified and rectified before developing into major problems.
Keeping a record of all your instrument repairs in Optimo is of great benefit and it becomes quite clear that the costs of maintaining instruments are reduced when you use a Preventative Maintenance Program.
For more information contact us.
Procrastination is a universal challenge and it is fascinating how it manifests in so many different ways and impacts our lives. It’s almost as if we’re hardwired to put things off, even when we know it’ll only make things harder for us in the long run. One major...
Well when it’s September in Australia, as any AFL fans out there know, it’s finals season! Ultimately two teams will fight it out on Grand Final Day for the chance to hold up that premiership cup and take home the flag for the season. Here is the story of an excellent...
Even during the school holidays! Optimo is offering the Ultimate Co-Curricular Solution. Embracing the expansion and development of becoming ‘Best in Class’ as well as ‘Fit for Purpose’ is an exciting journey for us. As always, we enjoy working closely with you to...