The Violin Geek Podcast

A podcast by Laurel Thomsen

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124 Episodes

  1. The Classical versus the Romantic Shift

    Published: 2/28/2014
  2. Scales 101

    Published: 1/23/2014
  3. Family life in the arts - an interview with Hilary Orzel-McSherry

    Published: 11/22/2013
  4. Blues Fiddle - a lesson

    Published: 10/22/2013
  5. Improvising with heart: an interview with fusion violinist Bahman Sarram

    Published: 4/13/2013
  6. Practice Mastery #2

    Published: 1/19/2013
  7. Performance psychology for musicians: an interview with Dr Noa Kageyama

    Published: 12/29/2012
  8. Tailpiece innovation for tonal excellence: a chat with luthier Nicholas Frirsz

    Published: 12/14/2012
  9. Practice Mastery #1

    Published: 12/1/2012
  10. Overflow your creativity: a chat with gypsy minstrel Maesyn

    Published: 11/3/2012
  11. Practice Tidbits #5: your tempo, your beat

    Published: 10/27/2012
  12. String teaching for the modern student: a chat with fiddler and instructor Lauren Rioux

    Published: 10/12/2012
  13. Dive deep and get jazzed about your playing: a chat with violinist and educator Christian Howes

    Published: 9/29/2012
  14. Singing and fiddling with passion: a chat with "bad ass" fiddler Laura Cortese

    Published: 9/14/2012
  15. Sound better now!

    Published: 9/6/2012
  16. Eradicate Bow Jitters

    Published: 8/10/2012
  17. Intonation Mastery #2: Tuning Against Open Strings

    Published: 7/27/2012
  18. Intonation Mastery #1: Using Sympathetic Resonances

    Published: 6/27/2012
  19. Warm ups for your body and brain

    Published: 5/23/2012
  20. Tuning by ear for advancing players

    Published: 4/27/2012

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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