The Violin Geek Podcast

A podcast by Laurel Thomsen

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124 Episodes

  1. Recording a violin, viola, or cello

    Published: 6/4/2021
  2. Learning to love the process

    Published: 5/27/2021
  3. Improve Your Intonation Now

    Published: 4/1/2021
  4. Traditional folksongs in conflict with political correctness and racial equality

    Published: 2/22/2021
  5. Discovering great new artists and heartfelt songs

    Published: 6/4/2019
  6. Tips to help prepare for an orchestra, ensemble, or band practice

    Published: 2/7/2019
  7. A Theory Behind the Flesch and Galamian Arpeggio Sequences

    Published: 1/10/2019
  8. Audition Breakthrough

    Published: 3/20/2017
  9. Tour Stories Part 2

    Published: 2/4/2016
  10. Tour Stories Part 1

    Published: 1/10/2016
  11. Canadian Fiddlers Part 3 - An interview with Grammy and Juno winner Tania Elizabeth

    Published: 12/18/2015
  12. Complete Vibrato Mastery

    Published: 12/9/2015
  13. Canadian Fiddlers Part 2 - Three Time Grand-Master Fiddle Champion Patti Kusturok

    Published: 10/16/2015
  14. Canadian Fiddlers Part 1 - prolific fiddle composer and prodigy Calvin Vollrath

    Published: 9/25/2015
  15. It's only a test

    Published: 9/13/2015
  16. Memorizing Music

    Published: 9/10/2014
  17. "Playing Less Hurt" - an interview with musician's health advocate and author Janet Horvath

    Published: 8/28/2014
  18. Beyond Talent - a talk with author and career consultant Angela Myles Beeching

    Published: 8/14/2014
  19. Rhythm Troubleshooting

    Published: 4/28/2014
  20. Practice Tidbits #6 - first impressions

    Published: 3/15/2014

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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