Rigo’s Favorite Cellists and Why
Taking a break from going around the shop, I’d like to give you some cellists who I would consider my “cello heroes.” Steven Isserlis –
Taking a break from going around the shop, I’d like to give you some cellists who I would consider my “cello heroes.” Steven Isserlis –
This week we take a break from describing the differences between various items in the shop and focus instead on musicians who inspire us. Here

Now that I am settled in to my new position and John has reintroduced himself, I thought it would be a good time to introduce

As we begin the second month of 2022 and look out at the horizon – hopefully at a post-pandemic world – we decided it would

So many things are up in the air as everyone wades through uncharted waters when it comes to this worldwide pandemic that we are experiencing.
Beginning Tuesday, April 14th we will be open normal business hours to take phone, email, online orders and to provide contact-free curbside pick-up while our
Starting Wednesday, April 8th we will be open our normal business hours to take phone, email, and online orders. Our showroom will remain closed for
In compliance with the recent executive order issued by Governor Holcomb, Paige’s Music and our specialty shops Chops Percussion, Encore Orchestral Strings & Indy Flute
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
You may be asking yourself what the colors of the rainbow have to do with orchestral string instruments… CASES! Yes, we have an abundance of
We’re approaching the middle of summertime where temperatures are averaging above 85 degrees Fahrenheit with high humidity levels in Indiana. We all know that cold
In spirit of the World Cup going on right now, I thought it would be a good idea to talk about goals! Many of our customers
I visited the workshop of Eugene Holtier today to pick up a cello he made for the shop. We will also receive a violin of

As the summer winds down and students prepare to go back to school, one thing parents are trying to get ahead of is the last

As I was trying out one of our new “small room” violas today, I decided to test out different bows along with it. What I
While Encore Orchestral Strings and Paige’s Music are known as Indiana owned and operated businesses, primarily serving our customers here in the state of Indiana,
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
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
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
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