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...
by John Rihani | Jan 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
On January 30th, 2019, near-record-breaking low temperatures are forecast. Windchill temperatures of -45 are possible and it begs the question – should I take my string instrument outside for prolonged periods in these conditions? No. If you do take your...
by John Rihani | Jan 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
Ferrari. Linguini. Stradivari. Olive Garden. All things for which we owe Italy a debt of gratitude. Okay…maybe not the last one. I’ve been familiar with the Italian company Bogaro & Clemente for a while, primarily admiring their fittings (pegs,...
by John Rihani | Jan 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
We’re going to start making videos focused on answering YOUR questions, so feel free to send them in! I’m excited about the opportunity to hear exactly what’s on your mind. Do you want to know more about historical makers? How about instrument...
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