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The Strad PodcastEpisode 79: Iris Zhulla on bow repair and restorationLuthier and bow maker Iris Zhulla features in The Strad March issue Trade Secrets with a step-by-step guide on repairing a bow thumb groove with epoxy and modelling clay. Iris speaks about the importance of repairing, restoring and preserving our bows, given the precarious situation of pernambuco wood at the moment. Rather than writing off bows that require extensive surgery, Iris advocates repair whenever possible, as well as better education for players, students and their parents on simple, everyday habits we can instil to keep our bows in better health for longer.
Read Iris’s Trade Secrets on re...2023-03-0919 min
Contrabass ConversationsLynn Hannings on bow making and sustainabilityLynn Hannings founded her bowmaking studio in 1970 and is regarded as one of the world’s finest double bass bow makers. In addition to her bowmaking, she is an advocate for the conservation of tropical hardwoods used in musical instruments. Lynn recently retired from the Portland (ME) Symphony Orchestra after 50 years as a bassist in this ensemble. We talk about her journey into bowmaking, how the process of bowmaking works, the complexities and urgency in conservation, topics she covered on Katie Thiroux’s podcast, and much more. Enjoy, and be sure to learn...2022-12-1954 min
The Hump With Katie ThirouxLynn Hannings - Bow Evolution!The Hump is thrilled to welcome our guest this week! Bassist and bow maker, Lynn Hannings! She is joined by luthier, Barrie Kolstein. Tune in to find out why this episode is called, "Bow Evolution!"💥Did you know...➡️ Lynn Hannings is a teacher of bow rehairing, restoration and bow making? ➡️ She was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship and is active in the conservation of Pernambuco! 😲 ➡️ She studied with Bernard Millant and John Roskoski!💯➡️ She has been in the Portland Symphony for over 50 years!🌟💪Check out Lynn!WebsiteConservationFaceBookInstagramWe'd l...2021-08-111h 12