The Violin Geek Podcast

A podcast by Laurel Thomsen - Mondays

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125 Episodes

  1. Play Faster (not just for violinists!)

    Published: 11/18/2024
  2. Your Violin Questions

    Published: 9/16/2024
  3. Recovery Practice

    Published: 7/29/2024
  4. Pitch versus Tone

    Published: 6/24/2024
  5. "Weaving musical worlds into one" - a conversation with Jazz violinist and composer Meg Okura

    Published: 5/13/2024
  6. Shifting Technique Deep Dive

    Published: 4/15/2024
  7. Play More Musically

    Published: 3/25/2024
  8. Getting comfortable with Uncomfort: Tools for Overcoming Performance Anxiety

    Published: 2/19/2024
  9. "Make Great Music with Ease" - a chat with violinist and Art of Freedom Method creator Jennifer Roig-Francolí

    Published: 1/15/2024
  10. Finding a comfortable and effective chin and shoulder rest

    Published: 12/4/2023
  11. Music Careers, Part 3

    Published: 11/13/2023
  12. Russian versus American Music Education - a conversation with Russian violinist and educator Michael Dvoskin

    Published: 10/9/2023
  13. Making Time for Music: a chat with violinist Julia Reddy

    Published: 9/11/2023
  14. Finding our voice, from Classical strings to Hot Jazz - A chat with violinist Gabe Terracciano

    Published: 8/10/2023
  15. Rediscovering Baroque Bows - a chat with historical bowmaker Ralph Ashmead

    Published: 7/10/2023
  16. Where am I supposed to put my thumb on the violin neck? Principles and considerations.

    Published: 6/14/2023
  17. Music Careers, Part 2

    Published: 5/23/2023
  18. Strengths and Challenges of Adult Learners - an interview with Rachael Ridge of "The Adult Violin Academy"

    Published: 5/1/2023
  19. Music Careers, Part 1

    Published: 4/3/2023
  20. Challenges of the Adult Beginner Violinist: Laurel's interview on the Violin Class Podcast

    Published: 3/10/2023

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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! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/violingeek/support