Ray Leicht has been building violins since 1985. His attraction to the violin stems from a deep rooted affection for classical music and for old time music. His sister is a concert pianist, and classical music was required listening in the Leicht household when Ray was growing up. His wife is an accomplished pianist and both daughters played the piano and violin, reinforcing Ray’s fondness of stringed instrument music. Ray also played the fiddle, guitar, and autoharp in various old time/ bluegrass bands.