The Violin Geek Podcast

A podcast by Laurel Thomsen - Mondays

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125 Episodes

  1. Intonation Mastery #4: Issues within our Technique and Approach

    Published: 2/13/2023
  2. "Learning By Ear" - a chat with fiddler Lissa Schneckenburger

    Published: 12/16/2022
  3. Stories About Songs - "If A Wave"

    Published: 11/7/2022
  4. Intonation Mastery #3: Avoiding External Factors + Practicing For Better Tuning

    Published: 10/21/2022
  5. Following Your Passion to a Unique Career - an interview with DJ violinist and entertainer Asher Laub

    Published: 9/23/2022
  6. Functional Fitness for Musicians, Part 3: Spine, Low Back, and Hips

    Published: 8/26/2022
  7. Functional Fitness for Musicians, Part 2: Neck, Shoulders, Upper Back

    Published: 8/5/2022
  8. Traveling with Your Instrument - Tips and Stories!

    Published: 7/28/2022
  9. Functional Fitness for Musicians, Part 1: Arms and Hands

    Published: 7/2/2022
  10. How Do I Get Out of Pain? - Playing Health in the Spotlight

    Published: 7/2/2022
  11. "Back to Bach" - rediscovering your path and passion with Israeli/German violinist Maya Lorenzen

    Published: 5/27/2022
  12. Female Composers in the Spotlight - an interview with Dr. Cora Cooper

    Published: 4/15/2022
  13. "Counting Down the Hours" - finding freedom and joy with Classical violinist and fiddler Maura Shawn Scanlin

    Published: 3/17/2022
  14. Learn to Love Your Metronome

    Published: 2/18/2022
  15. Stories About Songs - "Money Shouldn't Talk That Strong"

    Published: 1/21/2022
  16. Stories About Songs - "Make Me Come Alive"

    Published: 12/18/2021
  17. "A Grand Journey" - bridging musical worlds with violinist Alexandr Kislitsyn

    Published: 11/24/2021
  18. Arranging Pop and Non-Classical Genres for Solo Violin or Ensemble

    Published: 10/10/2021
  19. Championing the Viola and Modern Classical Music - an interview with acclaimed soloist Brett Deubner

    Published: 9/3/2021
  20. Virtual Teaching for Success - Laurel Thomsen interviewed for FAR-West Teaches

    Published: 8/16/2021

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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