The Violin Geek Podcast
A podcast by Laurel Thomsen - Mondays
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125 Episodes
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Intonation Mastery #4: Issues within our Technique and Approach
Published: 2/13/2023 -
"Learning By Ear" - a chat with fiddler Lissa Schneckenburger
Published: 12/16/2022 -
Stories About Songs - "If A Wave"
Published: 11/7/2022 -
Intonation Mastery #3: Avoiding External Factors + Practicing For Better Tuning
Published: 10/21/2022 -
Following Your Passion to a Unique Career - an interview with DJ violinist and entertainer Asher Laub
Published: 9/23/2022 -
Functional Fitness for Musicians, Part 3: Spine, Low Back, and Hips
Published: 8/26/2022 -
Functional Fitness for Musicians, Part 2: Neck, Shoulders, Upper Back
Published: 8/5/2022 -
Traveling with Your Instrument - Tips and Stories!
Published: 7/28/2022 -
Functional Fitness for Musicians, Part 1: Arms and Hands
Published: 7/2/2022 -
How Do I Get Out of Pain? - Playing Health in the Spotlight
Published: 7/2/2022 -
"Back to Bach" - rediscovering your path and passion with Israeli/German violinist Maya Lorenzen
Published: 5/27/2022 -
Female Composers in the Spotlight - an interview with Dr. Cora Cooper
Published: 4/15/2022 -
"Counting Down the Hours" - finding freedom and joy with Classical violinist and fiddler Maura Shawn Scanlin
Published: 3/17/2022 -
Learn to Love Your Metronome
Published: 2/18/2022 -
Stories About Songs - "Money Shouldn't Talk That Strong"
Published: 1/21/2022 -
Stories About Songs - "Make Me Come Alive"
Published: 12/18/2021 -
"A Grand Journey" - bridging musical worlds with violinist Alexandr Kislitsyn
Published: 11/24/2021 -
Arranging Pop and Non-Classical Genres for Solo Violin or Ensemble
Published: 10/10/2021 -
Championing the Viola and Modern Classical Music - an interview with acclaimed soloist Brett Deubner
Published: 9/3/2021 -
Virtual Teaching for Success - Laurel Thomsen interviewed for FAR-West Teaches
Published: 8/16/2021
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