....when you are done practicing! I hear so many students say "if I keep my clarinet put together I will practice more". Once you've had a few lessons, it will take you less than a minute to put your clarinet together.....yes, even if you have to use cork grease! Keeping your clarinet assembled is really NOT a good idea. Why? It can get damaged VERY easily. Bent keys, broken mouthpiece, dust, dirt......do you have a pet, or a young sibling? Also the tenon corks (betwe