HyperBone – Custom Valved Bass Trombone
Did you know that Dave has one of two, custom-made Bass Trombones that he built at MusiCare? Read below about the amazing horn, in his
The Importance of a Regular Instrument “Tune-Up”
Have you ever had your check engine light come on in your car? That can cause much concern if you haven’t performed regular maintainance your
Choosing Your Band Instrument
In the springtime and summer parents typically register their students for the next school year. If you are one of the lucky parents who have
Helping Your Student Find a Quality Musical Instrument
Your student has decided they would like to join band or orchestra, great! Music programs are a wonderful thing to be a part of and
Restoration of the 1870 Meyer System Flute
History of the Meyer System Flute, Comparison of the Boehm system and explanation of the restoration of the 1870 Meyer System Flute Earlier this year,
Sevy repairs baroque instruments
By Sally Larsen Bailey, Photos by Robert Bower Post-Register staff October 28, 1984 “We repair ‘baroque’ instruments,” says a sign just inside the door of
Rexburg Carousel Band Organ
If you have been to Porter Park in Rexburg Idaho, chances are you have seen the carousel. The historical Idaho Centennial Carousel Band Organ is
What you should know about insurance for musical instruments
Finely crafted musical instruments can cost a significant amount of money. But just as classic cars and high-end jewelry can be insured, so can musical
In Covid-19 Times, Sanitizing Your Instrument
The current situation with the spread of COVID 19 has brought to the forefront of conversation, personal hygiene and different methods which can minimize the
Thoughts and Memories from Dave Sevy
I was re-reading a chapter in Alex Bigney’s book “Talking to Tesla” the Quickening and it reminded me of myself and my work solving problems
The Tuba in the Window
The Holton BBb 3 Valve Tuba Built in 1914 This Holton BBb 3 valve tuba was built in 1914, with a natural brass finish polished
John Mayer visits MusiCare
John Mayer visits Idaho Falls music shop EMMILIE BUCHANAN Standard Journal Jun 16, 2012 SUGAR CITY, Idaho (AP) — When Sugar City resident Jim Sevy went
Fiddler in a fix finds friendly fixer
By SALLY LARSEN BAILEY, Post Register Repairing a 1750 Italian violin (insured for $200,000) Isn’t exactly all in a day’s work for Idaho Falls instrument