Your instrument is easy to break.

It's okay to let your family members use your instrument

It's okay to let a family member try to fix your instrument.

Always turn those pegs as much as possible until the strings break

Always put your instrument back into its case when you're not using it.

It's okay to touch the bow hair with your oily fingers and rub the bow hair across your face.

Your bows are super tough and will never, ever, break

Your bow is also a sword.

It's safe to prop up your instrument rather than put it back in its case.

Always remove the shoulder pad before putting your instrument back in its case.

It's okay to expose your instrument in really cold temperatures.

It's okay to expose your instrument in really hot temperatures.

The bow hair should always be tight, 24/7

Always retract the endpin when you're done using your instrument

The school district pays for your instruments to be repaired by professionals located in Long Beach.

Bridges are super tough. So tough you'll probably never break yours.