Bob Ryemon was born in Houston, Texas into a musical family. He began violin lessons at the age of eight, studying with Joseph Gallo, the concertmaster of the Houston Symphony. While in high school, his family moved to Hollywood, Florida. At the age of fifteen, Bob was performing with the Hollywood Philharmonic. Bob graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Radio, Television and Film. While in Austin Bob expanded his technique on the violin, learning folk and country fiddling, jazz, and Broadway show tunes. He also began composing original music for the fiddle. He enjoyed a long career as a violinist/entertainer on all the major cruise lines. Now a violin and viola teacher for over 15 years, he performs with the Santa Monica Symphony, the Topanga Symphony and the Moorpark Symphony Orchestra, as well the Madeira String Quartet.