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Producer/host: Adina Salmansohn Other credits: Theme music written and performed by Ariel Chapman. A monthly show exploring Maine‘s culture, art and crafts that enrich our lives and bring us joy. This episode highlights three musical instrument makers and restorers in Maine-what they do and how they do it. Guest/s: Nathan Slobodkin, Slobodkin Violins, Bangor. www.slobodkinviolins.com Leslie Ross, Leslie Ross Bassoons, leslieross.net David and Nick Wallace, Wallace Organ Company, wallacepipeorgans.com About the Host: Adina Salmansohn started learning to play the trombone at the age of 8.  Her undergraduate years were at the Cleveland Institute of Music, where she studied with Robert F. Boyd of the Cleveland Orchestra.  After returning to her native New York, she played freelance in the NY Metro area, including multiple orchestras, big bands, and a 17 year stint with The Soundview Brass Quintet, which she founded in 1980. In addition, she had a busy career as an arts administrator, directin