The Violin Geek Podcast

A podcast by Laurel Thomsen - Mondays

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127 Episodes

  1. Championing the Viola and Modern Classical Music - an interview with acclaimed soloist Brett Deubner

    Published: 03/09/2021
  2. Virtual Teaching for Success - Laurel Thomsen interviewed for FAR-West Teaches

    Published: 16/08/2021
  3. DIY Empowerment for Creatives with Justine Lucas of Madwoman Productions

    Published: 10/07/2021
  4. Recording a violin, viola, or cello

    Published: 04/06/2021
  5. Learning to love the process

    Published: 27/05/2021
  6. Improve Your Intonation Now

    Published: 01/04/2021
  7. Traditional folksongs in conflict with political correctness and racial equality

    Published: 22/02/2021
  8. Discovering great new artists and heartfelt songs

    Published: 04/06/2019
  9. Tips to help prepare for an orchestra, ensemble, or band practice

    Published: 07/02/2019
  10. A Theory Behind the Flesch and Galamian Arpeggio Sequences

    Published: 10/01/2019
  11. Audition Breakthrough

    Published: 20/03/2017
  12. Tour Stories Part 2

    Published: 04/02/2016
  13. Tour Stories Part 1

    Published: 10/01/2016
  14. Canadian Fiddlers Part 3 - An interview with Grammy and Juno winner Tania Elizabeth

    Published: 18/12/2015
  15. Complete Vibrato Mastery

    Published: 09/12/2015
  16. Canadian Fiddlers Part 2 - Three Time Grand-Master Fiddle Champion Patti Kusturok

    Published: 16/10/2015
  17. Canadian Fiddlers Part 1 - prolific fiddle composer and prodigy Calvin Vollrath

    Published: 25/09/2015
  18. It's only a test

    Published: 13/09/2015
  19. Memorizing Music

    Published: 10/09/2014
  20. "Playing Less Hurt" - an interview with musician's health advocate and author Janet Horvath

    Published: 28/08/2014

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Welcome violin geeks everywhere (or viola, fiddle, cello, guitar, trumpet...)! With all the detail and troubleshooting of a private lesson, violinist and violist, recording artist, author, and string teacher Laurel Thomsen shares daily discoveries, insightful interviews with top performers and music industry leaders, and tips for practicing, polishing, and becoming the best musician you can be. Episodes are accessible to beginners, yet contain the depth appreciated by the advancing student or seasoned performer alike. Happy Practicing!

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