Broken Instrument?
Meet Our Repair Specialists
As musicians, we understand just how important it is to have your instrument in its best condition. We have a team of experienced repair specialists here to ensure that your instrument looks great and sounds better. Whether you simply need your instrument tuned or fully overhauled, we are here to help.
RICK THACKER
Owner & Luthier
Violin has been part of Rick’s life since he started private lessons at the age of three. He later studied viola, and taught both for more than a decade.
Rick played in many ensembles, most notably as Concertmaster for the Advanced Ensemble at Chicago School of Violin Making. Now he conducts multiple string ensembles of various abilities. He received teacher training in the Suzuki Method and other pedagogy courses.
Rick's love for stringed instruments eventually consummated with his graduation from the Chicago School of Violin Making. He has built several fine instruments, including the violin he gifted to his wife, Elizabeth, on their wedding day. He's had the opportunity to do apprenticeships with AFVBM members and VSA medal-winning luthiers.
Rick & Elizabeth’s passion is to “Share Joy through Music”
Anthony graduated from Lewis University with his Bachelor's degree in Music Business & Marketing and was placed on the Dean's list while in attendance.
Anthony is a signed recording artist in the music industry. His band has done national touring, gained national publicity, and worked with renowned Platinum Record Producers.
He has been a part of the LWC Classical guitar ensemble and was awarded the Andres Segovia Award. Anthony has also been a part of numerous ensembles throughout college, such as Lewis University's Percussion Ensemble and Recording Ensemble.
He has worked in the past doing marketing for record label Thrill Jockey Records as well as for his own recording, photography, and musical endeavors.
ANTHONY WONAITIS
VP of Operations/Repair Shop Manager
Kenzie Gilbert
Repair Shop Secretary
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Eli Anderson
Repair Technician
James DeVries
Repair Technician
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Zach Hubbard
Repair Technician
Nate Sutton
Repair Technician
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Elliot VanDerGriend
Repair Technician