Ah, fall . . . vivid colours, crisp apples and a brisk nip in the evening air.  It’s a beautiful time of year, and as you pull your favorite sweater out of the closet, it’s also important to think about how seasonal changes in the weather can affect your violin.  Humidity and temperature changes can occur quite rapidly during seasonal transitions, so it’s important to keep a watchful eye on your instrument for signs of distress.  Here are a few helpful things to keep in mind as we head into the fall and winter months.