The Violin Geek Podcast

A podcast by Laurel Thomsen - Mondays

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125 Episodes

  1. Tuning by ear for advancing players

    Published: 4/27/2012
  2. Practice Tidbits #4-identify the magic spots

    Published: 4/7/2012
  3. Not all sheet music is created equal

    Published: 3/18/2012
  4. Choosing fingerings

    Published: 2/25/2012
  5. 5 reasons to review old repertoire in 2012

    Published: 1/4/2012
  6. Practice Tidbits #3: the "round robin"

    Published: 12/18/2011
  7. So you want to play weddings?

    Published: 11/6/2011
  8. Repertoire for the do-it-yourself beginner, an update

    Published: 9/29/2011
  9. Practice Tidbits #2: strengthening the 4th finger

    Published: 8/20/2011
  10. A mistake that became a song

    Published: 7/31/2011
  11. Better musicianship through "audiation"

    Published: 7/13/2011
  12. Practice Tidbits #1: end your phrases!

    Published: 6/23/2011
  13. Make mistakes!

    Published: 6/4/2011
  14. Rhythm Trainer Series #3: dotted rhythms, triplets, syncopation

    Published: 5/29/2011
  15. Self Hypnosis for Musicians-an interview with Sam Brown

    Published: 5/16/2011
  16. Repertoire for the do-it-yourself beginner

    Published: 5/1/2011
  17. News and Updates March 2011

    Published: 3/17/2011
  18. Practice Tips #5 - Add rhythmic variety

    Published: 3/14/2011
  19. Practice Tips #4 - Avoid flailing! Isolate the issues

    Published: 2/12/2011
  20. Happy Holidays!

    Published: 12/16/2010

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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