by John Rihani | Jun 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
I don’t know who originally gave voice to this idea, but the statement, “music is about sharing, not proving” has always resonated with me. It is an idea that can recede into the background while preparing for auditions, studying for a playing test,...
by John Rihani | Jun 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
The first warm days of summer are finally here and it’s time to make sure we take great care of our instruments through the heat Do not leave your instrument in a hot car, even for as little as 10 minutes. The interior temperature of the car can rise twenty...
by John Rihani | May 31, 2016 | Uncategorized
Are you interested in looking for a new bow, a second bow, or simply want to audition different types of bows? We have a large selection of pernambuco and carbon fiber bows available for trial. Pernambuco bows from individual master makers and respected workshops. ...
by John Rihani | May 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
It is always an exciting day when a fine, new instrument arrives at the shop. Since 2008 when we received our first cello from Lawrence Wilke, welcoming one of Larry’s cellos is an event we all enjoy. One topic that comes up consistently when talking about new...
by John Rihani | May 17, 2016 | Uncategorized
Have you ever picked up an instrument and wondered what strings were on it? We have so many wonderful options from so many manufacturers that it can be difficult to know what’s what. Thomastik, Pirastro, D’Addario, Larsen, Jargar, etc – each...
by John Rihani | May 10, 2016 | Uncategorized
To celebrate the end of the school year and the coming summer, now through May 30th you can receive a free month on any new Encore rental or exchange. If you are a current renter, we can transfer rent credit from your current instrument to a higher quality instrument...
by John Rihani | May 3, 2016 | Uncategorized
Yes, the much-anticipated order of the FIVE violins I ordered has arrived! The YEV-104NT was the hit of this year’s NAMM show, garnering a coveted award. These violins are a visual treat and are also very light, making them comfortable to play. I’m...
by John Rihani | Apr 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
How do you describe sound? When auditioning instruments and attempting to quantify the differences in sound between them, we stretch the limits of language. What are some of the words you use to describe sound? Bright, shrill, tinny, thin, strident, focused,...
by John Rihani | Apr 19, 2016 | Uncategorized
We are happy to welcome the newest addition to the Encore family – Scott Jackson! Please stop by and make him feel welcome. A little bit about Scott: Scott Jackson is excited to be part of Encore Orchestral Strings at Paige’s Music. Born in Rensselaer, Indiana...
by John Rihani | Apr 12, 2016 | Uncategorized
It was a wonderful day when we became a dealer for the Jay Haide line of instruments. A collaboration between Haide Lin and Jay Ifshin, this line of instruments represents some of the finest work from a Chinese shop…and one of the best values in violin-family...
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