by John Rihani | Oct 2, 2018 | Uncategorized
When we think of pernambuco, it is almost always in the context of talking about bows. The preferred material for bows for hundreds of years, there are conservation efforts underway to make sure it is still available for generations to come. The same qualities that...
by John Rihani | Sep 25, 2018 | General News, Violin
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...
by John Rihani | Sep 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
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...
by John Rihani | Sep 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
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...
by John Rihani | Sep 4, 2018 | Uncategorized
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...
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