The Violin Geek Podcast
A podcast by Laurel Thomsen - Mondays
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125 Episodes
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Play Faster (not just for violinists!)
Published: 11/18/2024 -
Your Violin Questions
Published: 9/16/2024 -
Recovery Practice
Published: 7/29/2024 -
Pitch versus Tone
Published: 6/24/2024 -
"Weaving musical worlds into one" - a conversation with Jazz violinist and composer Meg Okura
Published: 5/13/2024 -
Shifting Technique Deep Dive
Published: 4/15/2024 -
Play More Musically
Published: 3/25/2024 -
Getting comfortable with Uncomfort: Tools for Overcoming Performance Anxiety
Published: 2/19/2024 -
"Make Great Music with Ease" - a chat with violinist and Art of Freedom Method creator Jennifer Roig-Francolí
Published: 1/15/2024 -
Finding a comfortable and effective chin and shoulder rest
Published: 12/4/2023 -
Music Careers, Part 3
Published: 11/13/2023 -
Russian versus American Music Education - a conversation with Russian violinist and educator Michael Dvoskin
Published: 10/9/2023 -
Making Time for Music: a chat with violinist Julia Reddy
Published: 9/11/2023 -
Finding our voice, from Classical strings to Hot Jazz - A chat with violinist Gabe Terracciano
Published: 8/10/2023 -
Rediscovering Baroque Bows - a chat with historical bowmaker Ralph Ashmead
Published: 7/10/2023 -
Where am I supposed to put my thumb on the violin neck? Principles and considerations.
Published: 6/14/2023 -
Music Careers, Part 2
Published: 5/23/2023 -
Strengths and Challenges of Adult Learners - an interview with Rachael Ridge of "The Adult Violin Academy"
Published: 5/1/2023 -
Music Careers, Part 1
Published: 4/3/2023 -
Challenges of the Adult Beginner Violinist: Laurel's interview on the Violin Class Podcast
Published: 3/10/2023
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