At a minimum, you should change strings and rehair your bow once per year—preferably in January, prior to solo-ensemble contest.  Every six months is probably better, especially for students who play more frequently.  Treat your instrument like a baby—it needs to be held gently, never dropped, and not exposed to extremes of temperature.  The links below should be required reading for all violin/viola students and parents:

http://www.violincasa.com/tips.htm

http://www.givensviolins.com/information/faq.asp

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