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The Violin Geek Podcast

Welcome violin (or viola, cello, guitar, trumpet...) geeks everywhere! With all the detail and troubleshooting of a one-on-one lesson, in The Violin Geek Podcast, violinist and violist, recording artist, author, and string teacher Laurel Thomsen shares her daily discoveries, insightful interviews with top performers and music industry leaders, and tips for practicing, polishing, and becoming the best musician you can be. Happy Practicing!

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Tuning for Beginners #2: The "D" String (5/15/10)

The Violin Geek Podcast ·

2018/11/25

Learn to tune your "D" string by ear from a given "D". For more about Laurel check out www.laurelthomsen.com Listen and subscribe at http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheViolinGeekPodcast or wherever you listen to podcasts!

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News and Updates: September 2010 (9/19/10)

The Violin Geek Podcast ·

2018/11/25

Counting down to the 6 month anniversary of the podcast: Laurel's first "Strings" magazine article is published!! Also learn about a free online music theory resource, possibilities for lessons with Laurel, and an offer to podcast listeners :-) For more about Laurel check out www.laurelthomsen.com Listen and subscribe at http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheViolinGeekPodcast or wherever you listen to podcasts!

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Rhythm Trainer Series #1: Whole, Half, & Quarter...

The Violin Geek Podcast ·

2018/11/24

Come explore whole, half, and quarter notes. We'll practice playing each of them with a metronome separately at different tempos, and combined to form various rhythms. After you're done with this workout you'll know exactly how to fit these note values to any beat. For more about Laurel check out www.laurelthomsen.com Listen and subscribe at http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheViolinGeekPodcast or wherever you listen to podcasts!

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Tuning For Beginners # 3: The G String (6/4/10)

The Violin Geek Podcast ·

2018/11/24

Learn to tune your "G" string by ear from a given "G". For more about Laurel check out www.laurelthomsen.com Listen and subscribe at http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheViolinGeekPodcast or wherever you listen to podcasts!

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Tuning for Beginners - chromatic tuners (7/29/10)

The Violin Geek Podcast ·

2018/11/24

Chromatic tuners, like the ones we can clip to our instrument's scroll, can be great tools to help us develop good intonation skills. However, they can also delay that process if we don't use them to learn why and how we need to make corrections. Get tips on how to use them effectively. For more about Laurel check out www.laurelthomsen.com Listen and subscribe at http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheViolinGeekPodcast or wherever you listen to podcasts!

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01:18:32

Audition Breakthrough

The Violin Geek Podcast ·

2017/03/20

Join Laurel Thomsen and special guest Will Timmons of AuditionBreakthrough.com as they discuss tips for getting the mind and body prepared to "Audition like a Pro." Until April 15, 2017 use coupon code "violin geek" to receive a discount for the 2017 online Audition Breakthrough Summit which features a number of guest speakers diving deep into the topic of audition mastery. To learn more about your host, Laurel Thomsen, check her tour dates, or download her CDs visit www.laurelthomsen.com Also visit

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01:08:44

Tour Stories Part 2

The Violin Geek Podcast ·

2016/01/15

Join Laurel Thomsen and special guest co-host Dan Frechette, as well as special guests Cara Luft and Quiles & Cloud, as they share a variety of memorable stories from their experience on the road. Learn more about Dan Frechette by visiting him at www.ramblingdan.com as well as his website with Laurel - www.danandlaurel.ca. Learn more about Cara Luft, check her tour schedule and buy music at www.caraluft.com and www.thesmallglories.com. Learn more about Quiles & Cloud, their touring, and new Cd

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01:21:33

Tour Stories Part 1

The Violin Geek Podcast ·

2016/01/09

Join Laurel Thomsen and special guest co-host Dan Frechette, as well as special guest artists Boscoe's Brood and Toby Gray, as they share a variety of wacky, intense, and memorable stories from their time on the road. Learn more about Dan Frechette by visiting him at www.ramblingdan.com as well as his website with Laurel - www.danandlaurel.ca. For more about Boscoe's Brood and to hear music visit www.boscoesbroodmusic.com. To learn more about Toby Gray and check out his music visit

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01:21:14

An interview with Grammy and Juno winner Tania Elizabeth

The Violin Geek Podcast ·

2015/12/18

In this episode, host Laurel Thomsen shares a recent live interview with fiddler, vocalist, and recording artist Tania Elizabeth. Formerly a founding member of Canada's The Duhks, Tania now tours full time with the Avett Brothers as well as in a duo with her husband Andy Stack in The Stacks. Tania shares important insight into performance as an art, considerations when developing arrangements, and a discussion of a woman's challenges in the music industry. At the end we hear an infectious track from

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00:33:07

Complete Vibrato Mastery

The Violin Geek Podcast ·

2015/12/09

In this episode, Laurel Thomsen introduces her new online course "Complete Vibrato Mastery" and demystifies vibrato with tips for vibrato applications and the prerequisites to learning vibrato. Until they run out, podcast listeners may use the coupon code "violingeekpodcast2015" to receive a $20 discount on a lifetime membership to the course. Visit www.completevibratomastery.com for more information. To learn more about Laurel, check her tour dates, or download her CDs visit www.laurelthomsen.com

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00:52:17

Canadian Fiddlers Part 2 - Patti Kusturok

The Violin Geek Podcast ·

2015/10/16

Welcome to Part 2 of a series of interviews featuring fiddlers from Canada! This episode shares an interview with fiddle champion, educator, and recording artist Patti Kusturok. We talk about Patti's latest project, "365 Days of Fiddle Tunes" and learn more about the various types of tunes popular in Canadian music, as well as hear a track from Patti's latest CD, "'Milestone", called "En Ganske Snill Mann". This track and many more may be purchased and downloaded via www.pattikusturok.com and check

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01:19:09

Canadian Fiddlers Part 1 - Calvin Vollrath

The Violin Geek Podcast ·

2015/09/25

Welcome to Part 1 of a series of interviews featuring fiddlers from Canada! Canadian fiddle music is a strong tradition and pulls from a wide variety of cultural heritages. This first episode shares an interview with dynamic fiddler, composer, and teacher Calvin Vollrath. Enjoy the stories, insights, and inspirations Calvin shares, as well as a track from his latest CD, "'Certified' Canadian Fiddler", a tune called "One for Donnell" which he wrote for Canadian fiddler, Donnell Leahy. This track and

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00:37:40

Memorizing Music

The Violin Geek Podcast ·

2014/09/10

In this episode Laurel Thomsen shares tips and processes from her personal experience and teaching studio and from forum readers for being able to play music from memory. To learn more about Laurel, check her tour dates, or download her CDs visit www.laurelthomsen.com Also visit "Laurel Thomsen Music" on Facebook and share your support with a "like." Want to offer an idea, schedule a private lesson via Skype, or have a question answered on the podcast? Send Laurel an email at

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01:01:39

"Playing Less Hurt" - an interview with musician's...

The Violin Geek Podcast ·

2014/08/27

Join Laurel Thomsen and special guest Janet Horvath, cellist, musician's health advocate, and author of the book "Playing Less Hurt" as they explore topics of injury prevention for musicians. Visit Janet online, order her book, and check her tour schedule at www.playinglesshurt.com. To learn more about Laurel, check her tour dates, schedule a lesson, or download her CDs visit www.laurelthomsen.com Visit "Laurel Thomsen Music" on Facebook and share your support with a "like." Want to offer an idea,

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00:59:49

Beyond Talent - a talk with author and career...

The Violin Geek Podcast ·

2014/08/14

Join host Laurel Thomsen and author/career consultant Angela Myles Beeching as they cover topics from Beeching's book "Beyond Talent", including tips for writing an engaging bio, negotiating bookings and asking for what you're worth, and advice for staying motivated and planning a successful career. Visit Ms. Beeching online, order her book, and sign up for her Monday Bytes Blog at http://www.angelabeeching.com To learn more about Laurel, check her tour dates, schedule a lesson, or download her CDs

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00:25:49

Rhythm Troubleshooting

The Violin Geek Podcast ·

2014/04/28

Sometimes problems with rhythm aren't caused by what we thought they were. Join violinist Laurel Thomsen as she runs through the most common rhythm issues. To learn more about Laurel, check her tour dates, or download her CDs visit www.laurelthomsen.com Also visit "Laurel Thomsen Music" on Facebook and share your support with a "like." Want to offer an idea, schedule a private lesson via Skype, or have a question answered on the podcast? Send Laurel an email at laurel@laurelthomsen.com

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00:12:15

Practice Tidbits #7 - first impressions

The Violin Geek Podcast ·

2014/03/15

Did you know that your first impression is not your first note? Gain tips for how to prime your audience for our successful performance. To learn more about Laurel, check her tour dates, or download her CDs visit www.laurelthomsen.com Also visit "Laurel Thomsen Music" on Facebook and share your support with a "like." Want to offer an idea, schedule a private lesson via Skype, or have a question answered on the podcast? Send Laurel an email at laurel@laurelthomsen.com

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00:15:23

The Classical versus the Romantic Shift

The Violin Geek Podcast ·

2014/02/28

Not all shifts are created equal. Learn how to refine your shifting technique for optimal expression! To learn more about Laurel, check her tour dates, or download her CDs visit www.laurelthomsen.com Also visit "Laurel Thomsen Music" on Facebook and share your support with a "like" . Want to offer an idea, schedule a private lesson via Skype, or have a question answered on the podcast? Send Laurel an email at laurel@laurelthomsen.com

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00:29:03

Scales 101

The Violin Geek Podcast ·

2014/01/23

What is a scale? What are the types, how do we figure out how to play them, and why do we have different ones? To learn more about Laurel, check her tour dates, or download her CDs visit www.laurelthomsen.com Visit "Laurel Thomsen Music" on Facebook and share your support with a "like" . Want to offer an idea, schedule a lesson via Skype, or have a question answered on the podcast? Send Laurel an email at laurel@laurelthomsen.com

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01:05:19

Family life in the arts - an interview with Hilary...

The Violin Geek Podcast ·

2013/11/22

Join host Laurel Thomsen and violinist/author HIlary Orzel-McSherry as they talk about growing up in a family of musicians. They dispel some myths (no "starving musicians" here) and offer insight for those wanting to live a creative life and share it with a family. Find Hilary's new book with her husband Drew McSherry at http:// bookstore.archwaypublishing.com/Products/SKU-000653238/Terrance-the-Trapezoid To learn more about Laurel, check her tour dates, or download her CDs

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