The Indianapolis

Every 4 years something special happens here in Indy; The International Violin Competition of Indianapolis.  2018 marked the 10th quadrennial meaning that this competition has been in place for 40 years!  I had the pleasure of first experiencing the IVCI as a high...

Cool cases!

Cases tend to be a blank canvas for musicians to express themselves.  Walk through a college campus music building and you’ll see cases covered in stickers, cases every color of the rainbow, high-tech carbon cases that look like they belong on a racetrack, and...

Favorites?

I’m often sharing information in this space – events coming up, instruments that just arrived, a new product, etc.  With this post, I’m asking for information.  From you.  I want to hear about your favorites!  Your favorite: Strings Rosin Case Mute...

Want to see a Strad?

The most recognizable name in the world of violin makers – Antonio Stradivari.  While it’s a name known by almost everyone, seeing one of his instruments up close isn’t always easy.  In conjunction with the International Violin Competition of...