The Violin Geek Podcast
A podcast by Laurel Thomsen - Mondays
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125 Episodes
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Tuning by ear for advancing players
Published: 4/27/2012 -
Practice Tidbits #4-identify the magic spots
Published: 4/7/2012 -
Not all sheet music is created equal
Published: 3/18/2012 -
Choosing fingerings
Published: 2/25/2012 -
5 reasons to review old repertoire in 2012
Published: 1/4/2012 -
Practice Tidbits #3: the "round robin"
Published: 12/18/2011 -
So you want to play weddings?
Published: 11/6/2011 -
Repertoire for the do-it-yourself beginner, an update
Published: 9/29/2011 -
Practice Tidbits #2: strengthening the 4th finger
Published: 8/20/2011 -
A mistake that became a song
Published: 7/31/2011 -
Better musicianship through "audiation"
Published: 7/13/2011 -
Practice Tidbits #1: end your phrases!
Published: 6/23/2011 -
Make mistakes!
Published: 6/4/2011 -
Rhythm Trainer Series #3: dotted rhythms, triplets, syncopation
Published: 5/29/2011 -
Self Hypnosis for Musicians-an interview with Sam Brown
Published: 5/16/2011 -
Repertoire for the do-it-yourself beginner
Published: 5/1/2011 -
News and Updates March 2011
Published: 3/17/2011 -
Practice Tips #5 - Add rhythmic variety
Published: 3/14/2011 -
Practice Tips #4 - Avoid flailing! Isolate the issues
Published: 2/12/2011 -
Happy Holidays!
Published: 12/16/2010
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