Going back a little ways, I would say Chubby Wise was one of the greatest. My other favorites are Richard Greene, Stuart Duncan and as of late, Patrick McAvinue. Also love Peter Ostroushko–he came to our little town and played a concert, and when I heard East Texas Waltz I decided to pick up my mother’s violin of which I knew nothing. That was 15 years ago. I try to practice every single day.
