by John Rihani | Aug 29, 2017 | Uncategorized
Because Encore handles higher quality, more advanced instruments often sought out by experienced players, we haven’t devoted as much space here to small-size, fractional instruments. This point was driven home to me recently because of the large number of...
by John Rihani | Aug 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
From time to time, a representative from the workshops of Arcos Brasil visits our shop and I get to spend a morning poring over bows. While they always have a beautiful selection, it is a special treat when there are several gold-mounted, special-edition bows to...
by John Rihani | Aug 15, 2017 | Uncategorized
As we settle in to our remodeled space, one thing we were missing were the acoustic treatments that would make our studio room a wonderful place to audition instruments. Today, the acoustic panels and tiles were installed! Now we need to hang a few pictures on the...
by John Rihani | Aug 8, 2017 | Uncategorized
We recently received additional Euro-wood L’Ancienne cellos from the Jay Haide workshop. These have consistently been top performers with excellent tonal qualities, powerful projection, and incredible playing ease. It’s a busy time of year for the shop and...
by John Rihani | Aug 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
For many of us, summer break is drawing to a close and our thoughts turn back to school supplies, early mornings, bus stops, friends, favorite teachers, and a backpack that weighs as much as a baby elephant. For those of us involved in music education, we have our...
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