The Violin Geek Podcast
A podcast by Laurel Thomsen
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124 Episodes
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The Classical versus the Romantic Shift
Published: 2/28/2014 -
Scales 101
Published: 1/23/2014 -
Family life in the arts - an interview with Hilary Orzel-McSherry
Published: 11/22/2013 -
Blues Fiddle - a lesson
Published: 10/22/2013 -
Improvising with heart: an interview with fusion violinist Bahman Sarram
Published: 4/13/2013 -
Practice Mastery #2
Published: 1/19/2013 -
Performance psychology for musicians: an interview with Dr Noa Kageyama
Published: 12/29/2012 -
Tailpiece innovation for tonal excellence: a chat with luthier Nicholas Frirsz
Published: 12/14/2012 -
Practice Mastery #1
Published: 12/1/2012 -
Overflow your creativity: a chat with gypsy minstrel Maesyn
Published: 11/3/2012 -
Practice Tidbits #5: your tempo, your beat
Published: 10/27/2012 -
String teaching for the modern student: a chat with fiddler and instructor Lauren Rioux
Published: 10/12/2012 -
Dive deep and get jazzed about your playing: a chat with violinist and educator Christian Howes
Published: 9/29/2012 -
Singing and fiddling with passion: a chat with "bad ass" fiddler Laura Cortese
Published: 9/14/2012 -
Sound better now!
Published: 9/6/2012 -
Eradicate Bow Jitters
Published: 8/10/2012 -
Intonation Mastery #2: Tuning Against Open Strings
Published: 7/27/2012 -
Intonation Mastery #1: Using Sympathetic Resonances
Published: 6/27/2012 -
Warm ups for your body and brain
Published: 5/23/2012 -
Tuning by ear for advancing players
Published: 4/27/2012
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