Musical Notes
Welcome to the Musical Notes Blog, by Anderson Group - we'll cover everything you need to know about insuring musical instruments!
November 6, 2025
Imagine the potential damage to an instrument that’s not safely packed for shipping. If you’ve got a guitar that’s worth five figures, simply placing it inside a hard case (no matter how good it is) and then packing that case […]
October 30, 2025
At Anderson, we’ve got a soft spot for pedal harps. Their craftsmanship and complexity, not to mention their unique sound, make them one of our personal favorites. It’s why we’re one of the few companies that offer such specialized musical […]
October 7, 2025
Every musician knows about tempo, pitch and chords. But the smart ones also understand the difference between “stated value” and “replacement cost.” A few also totally get how important “diminished value” coverage is. And “ACV?” Better run! Insurance terms? Yep. […]
September 23, 2025
Chances are you’ve traveled with your musical instrument, either for a performance or because that’s what you do – you take those you love along on your adventures. Unfortunately, many musicians are finding that music and travel don’t always mix […]
September 10, 2025
Peter Anderson likes to say he was a music major who needed a day job. Yet he was a more accomplished musician than that statement might suggest. Like many musicians, Peter fell in love with music quite young — at […]
August 26, 2025
You’ve probably heard that the human brain does not complete developing until a person is around age 25. That’s a good fact to remember as you send your student out the door or off to college with an expensive musical […]
August 11, 2025
Should the same company that insures your roof, sump pump or furniture be trusted to adequately protect your double reed, harp, string instrument, woodwinds and guitars? Certainly not if your instrument is valued at more than $2,000 — a common […]