Jose grew up in a musical family. His father saw to it that the entire clan including cousins, received music lessons. (His brother Arturo conducts the Manila Symphony and his sister is a professional cellist).
Jose attended the University of Victoria on a full scholarship, was a winner of the University Concerto Competition and upon graduation was invited to join the Faculty String Quartet.
Catherine Molina is an RCM Certified Teacher of all levels of piano, violin and theory (history, harmony, counterpoint, analysis) and a member of the Royal Conservatory’s College of Examiners.
Her students range in age from four year olds to senior citizens; beginners, to ARCT level. Catherine strives to provide a nurturing approach, incorporating a varied curriculum, to ensure that students develop the skills necessary to realize their musical dreams!
John Helmers holds a MMus degree in Performance from Indiana University where he studied with Janos Starker. Since 1986, John has been the principal cellist of the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra and a member of the Canadian Chamber Ensemble. He has previously served as the principal cellist of both the National Ballet of Canada (1982-86) and the Calgary Philharmonic.
Bruce has played in the bass section of the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony for over 20 years. Bruce has been a sectional coach for both the Youth Orchestra and the KW Community Orchestra and has developed a children’s show for the double bass which he has performed across Canada.
For any instrument purchased at OPEN STRINGS a trade-in allowance of 80% (less the cost of any needed repairs or depreciation due to damage) will be granted toward the purchase of an instrument of greater value.
Didn’t buy your instrument from Open Strings? We are also willing to consider other trade-ins.
Yes, we do rent good quality student instruments for a minimum term of 3 months. All of our instruments are professionally set up and strung with quality strings.
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