Kenny Webb has a hobby that we think is the greatest. That’s because our students are the grateful beneficiaries of it.

The retired electrician buys damaged violins, fixes them up, and donates them to the Joy of Music School. So far he’s brought us 10, with more on the way.

“I find a lot of them on eBay,” explains Kenny, who lives in Rutledge County. “Occasionally I’ll find one in a pawn shop or antique store.”

Most go for about $50 to $100, and they’re in non-working condition.

Kenny takes them to his in-home shop and replaces their missing or broken tuners, sound posts, bridges, tailpieces and more. He figures they’re worth $250 to $400 when he’s done.

He plays the violin himself, at church and in a bluegrass/gospel outfit called the Over the Hill Gang. His love of music is why he wants to support our students. Says Kenny: “It’s been a thrill to me, just knowing I’m helping these children get to play the violin.”

 

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