The Violin Geek Podcast

A podcast by Laurel Thomsen - Mondays

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127 Episodes

  1. Beyond Talent - a talk with author and career consultant Angela Myles Beeching

    Published: 14/08/2014
  2. Rhythm Troubleshooting

    Published: 28/04/2014
  3. Practice Tidbits #6 - first impressions

    Published: 15/03/2014
  4. The Classical versus the Romantic Shift

    Published: 28/02/2014
  5. Scales 101

    Published: 23/01/2014
  6. Family life in the arts - an interview with Hilary Orzel-McSherry

    Published: 22/11/2013
  7. Blues Fiddle - a lesson

    Published: 22/10/2013
  8. Improvising with heart: an interview with fusion violinist Bahman Sarram

    Published: 13/04/2013
  9. Practice Mastery #2

    Published: 19/01/2013
  10. Performance psychology for musicians: an interview with Dr Noa Kageyama

    Published: 29/12/2012
  11. Tailpiece innovation for tonal excellence: a chat with luthier Nicholas Frirsz

    Published: 14/12/2012
  12. Practice Mastery #1

    Published: 01/12/2012
  13. Overflow your creativity: a chat with gypsy minstrel Maesyn

    Published: 03/11/2012
  14. Practice Tidbits #5: your tempo, your beat

    Published: 27/10/2012
  15. String teaching for the modern student: a chat with fiddler and instructor Lauren Rioux

    Published: 12/10/2012
  16. Dive deep and get jazzed about your playing: a chat with violinist and educator Christian Howes

    Published: 29/09/2012
  17. Singing and fiddling with passion: a chat with "bad ass" fiddler Laura Cortese

    Published: 14/09/2012
  18. Sound better now!

    Published: 06/09/2012
  19. Eradicate Bow Jitters

    Published: 10/08/2012
  20. Intonation Mastery #2: Tuning Against Open Strings

    Published: 27/07/2012

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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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