Christopher Page Bluemel
composer
A former military musician, Chris began instrument repair while performing in the US Army. Upon completion of his military service, Chris began repairing instruments full time, having completed an extensive and intensive apprenticeship with a highly respected shop. His myriad of professional musical experience includes band/orchestra instrument repair, performance wholesale accessory sales, retail sales and management and business ownership. He has also given numerous repair clinics, both regionally and nationally, to music educators, music store reps, and professional technicians. He is in his ninth year as instructor of the Villanova University Summer Workshop String Repair courses in Pennsylvania.