by John Rihani | Oct 27, 2015 | Uncategorized
We’re always on the lookout for new products that make a genuine impact in the performance of our instruments. The higher the performance level of the instrument, the more it makes sense to invest the time and money needed to optimize its sound and playability....
by John Rihani | Oct 20, 2015 | Uncategorized
As I was thinking about subjects I could tackle as part of the blog, revisiting the parts of a violin seemed like a good place to start. I’ll try to walk through the various parts of the instrument and share some practical knowledge. First up, pegs. The pegs...
by John Rihani | Oct 13, 2015 | Uncategorized
Not everyone is full-size…and one size does not fit all. Violin-family instruments are somewhat unique in that people of all sizes and ages play them, and they are sized to fit the stature of the player. You rarely see a 3-year-old studying the trombone. Many...
by John Rihani | Oct 7, 2015 | Uncategorized
I just returned from a trip to North Carolina to see my family. My dad is nearing retirement and the story of his life is being told in film as part of a documentary. One of the focuses of the filming this past weekend was the role of music in his life and the lives...
by John Rihani | Sep 30, 2015 | Uncategorized
We have the privilege of helping students and professionals acquire bows that match both their instrument and their playing style. One of the most frequently heard comments from students is, “My teacher told me to buy a wood bow.” It brings up several...
by John Rihani | Sep 29, 2015 | General News, Uncategorized
I originally posted this picture on the Encore Facebook page, but I’ll use it again today as a great illustration of the question I posed last week – “new” new or “antiqued” new. The violin pictured is a beautiful instrument...
by John Rihani | Mar 25, 2015 | General News, Uncategorized
Next up in our “get to know us” series is the man, the myth, the legend…TOM MAY. Here’s his story in his own words: Tom May’s interest in music began just after his birth with his first breathing cry, electrifying the room with its crystal...
by John Rihani | Mar 24, 2015 | General News, Uncategorized
Next up in our “get to know us” series is Derek DeZarn, one of the luthiers at Encore. Instead of Derek writing his own bio (you can read a little bit about his background at https://encoreorchestral.com/about/), I thought I’d talk about some of the reasons I love...
by John Rihani | Mar 22, 2015 | General News, Uncategorized
One of the best things about being a part of Encore and Paige’s is the relationships we develop with the people we help. Some of these relationships are old – college friends who are now performers or school directors. Some of them are new – people who purchased...
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