by John Rihani | Feb 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
I grew up in a small town in North Carolina. Although it wasn’t a vast metropolis, it had excellent opportunities to hear music, experience theatre, and visit art museums. I took advantage of these life-enriching opportunities and have never forgotten their...
by John Rihani | Feb 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
It’s that time again – this Saturday is State Solo & Ensemble! While this day is full of fun and excitement, it can occasionally get TOO exciting when an instrument or bow malfunctions. A couple of tips as you make your way to the site: Before...
by John Rihani | Feb 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
If you’ve spent any time around me talking about the making of new instruments, you know how big a fan I am of the great modern makers and their creations. I was fortunate to visit one of the greatest living violin makers, Kurt Widenhouse, when I was a young...
by John Rihani | Feb 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
The value of trust is something I consider nearly every day. As I raise my children, we often talk about trust – how to build it and how it can be broken. The durability of nearly every long term relationship can be measured by the strength of trust. A breach...
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