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The Tune Project Podcast

The Tune Project Podcast is a show where artists and musicians all over the world have the opportunity to share their story and showcase their talent. The show"s host, Lauren Abels, is a professional violinist and fiddle player who currently resides in Nashville, TN, and is passionate about sharing her love and knowledge of music with others while using her malleable skills as a violinist to enhance the music of those around her.

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01:02:22

Where Tradition Meets Innovation w/ Kate Gregory and...

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2025/11/20

Kate Gregory and Brendan Hearn are a fiddle-and-cello duo with a sound that’s both rooted and innovative. Drawing on American Old Time, Irish, and other folk traditions, their music balances nostalgia with a hopeful, forward-looking vision. Their creative arrangements of traditional and original tunes and songs bring out the resonant blend of their instruments and voices. Brendan’s cadenced, driving cello lines complement Kate’s melodic, rhythmic fiddle playing, and they weave compelling harmonies

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01:21:56

Finding Play and Being Present w/ Everett Wren

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2025/10/23

Everett Wren does not make small music. His songs have a sweeping grandness, like a big sky, even when they’re about or inspired by small moments. On Cascades, released Jan. 2025, the Austin-based songwriter, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist taps a deep well of American musical idioms and influences, from Western music and bluegrass to Broadway and traditional folk balladry – to craft songs of startling complexity and precision. Accompanying his tenor vocals on fiddle, mandolin, percussion,

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00:53:56

Songs of the Journey: Staying True in the Age of...

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2025/10/01

Roderick August is a captivating singer-songwriter whose soulful folk melodies and raw storytelling have made him a standout in Nashville’s vibrant music scene. Hailing from Oxnard, California, Roderick traded coastal strawberry fields for the open road, embarking on a solo acoustic journey across 43 states after wildfires reshaped his path. Now rooted in Music City, he brings a fresh, authentic voice to the stage, weaving tales of change, resilience, and the American spirit into every

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00:48:14

The Intersection of Folk Music, History, & Politics...

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2024/11/07

Carolyn is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter, fiddler, guitarist, and producer. After many happy years on the road as a side musician, she has blossomed as a solo artist since issuing her debut EP Tear Things Apart in 2020. Heralded as “hauntingly lovely” (Paste Magazine), you won’t want to miss a Carolyn Kendrick live performance.After graduating from Berklee College of Music, Carolyn criss-crossed the country with her former duo project The Page Turners. She has shared the stage with beloved

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01:09:57

Linking Generations With Folk Music w/ Rakish

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2024/10/04

Rooted in tradition with an ear toward the future, contemporary folk duo Rakish embody earnest musical exploration and an infectious playfulness on their new album Now, O Now. Fiddler Maura Shawn Scanlin, acclaimed for her expressive playing, was raised in North Carolina’s Appalachian Mountains. Her songwriting and clawhammer banjo technique hint at regional old-time ballads. Further north, guitarist Conor Hearn grew up steeped in the venerated Washington, D.C. Irish music scene and developed a keen

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00:51:26

Fiddling from Scotland to New England w/ Louise Bichan

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2024/05/09

Louise is a USA-based Scottish musician and photographer who uses both mediums to tell stories old and new.Growing up in the culturally rich Orkney islands gave Louise a solid grounding in music: she started playing fiddle at the age of 7. Since then she has honed her craft at Glasgow’s renowned session scene while studying at the city’s Art School, before winning a scholarship to Berklee College of Music, Boston. Masterfully blending traditional and classical arrangements, her work is thoughtful,

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00:56:27

Finding Community Through Traditional Music w/ Lissa...

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2024/02/21

Raised in a small town in Maine, Lissa grew up surrounded by music. She began playing fiddle at the age of six, inspired by her parent's interest in folk music. In 2001 she graduated from the New England Conservatory of Music with a degree in Contemporary Improvisation. She has been writing, performing, and teaching music around the world ever since.Lissa’s most recent album, Falling Forward, is a collection of Lissa’s original fiddle tunes and two traditional New England songs, and the result

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00:39:17

Escaping Into Song w/ Danielle Durack

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2023/11/29

The Arizona-born, Nashville-based Danielle Durack’s music combines the pop sensibilities of childhood favorites like Sara Bareilles with a modern wit that slots her right next to contemporaries like boygenius and Hop Along. Beginning with debut album Bashful, Durack’s developed her sound into something mature and emotionally complex, without skimping on the hooks and humor. Her third album, Escape Artist, arrives February 16th. Following Bashful, a breakup led to an artistic breakthrough. her

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00:49:09

Learning To Love Yourself Through Soul Pop Music w/...

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2023/10/26

Josey is a soul pop artist hailing from Houston, Texas. After graduating from Columbia College Chicago with a Bachelor of Music degree in 2017, Josey moved to Nashville to further pursue her artist and songwriting career. Her talents have led her to perform at numerous venues such as The Chicago Theatre, The Listening Room, Country Music Hall Of Fame, City Winery, The Basement, Auditorium Theatre, Exit/IN, The Bedford and House Of Blues. Josey has also performed with gifted songwriters/musicians

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00:54:30

Defying Genre & Making Studio Magic w/ Barie

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2023/09/07

Raised in the small town of McMinnville, Oregon, Barie emerges as a mesmerizing voice in the realm of alternative rock here in Music City. With a profound passion for writing original music, and an innate ability to craft captivating melodies, Barie's journey through music is one of authenticity, creativity, and resonance. Born into a family of musicians, Barie's passion for music was ignited at a young age. Her early years were filled with the sound of guitars and original music written

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00:58:14

Breaking Stereotypes & Finding What Matters w/ Julia...

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2023/06/26

Julia Cannon is a Nashville-based songwriter, recording artist and music producer who is hard to forget. Recently lauded for her “beautiful balladry” by Rolling Stone (2022), Julia’s soothing, honeyed voice and quirky personality offer a refreshing, vibrant contrast to the bittersweet honesty of her lyrics and uncertain times for those listening. Julia was raised in Alaska by a hardworking Filipino mother, in a household she could only describe as “unorthodox.” While surviving adversities, Julia

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00:48:32

Finding Solidarity Through Song w/ Fernando Ortega

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2023/05/03

Fernando Ortega is a recording artist based in Albuquerque, NM, and played an instrumental role in the Christian music renaissance of the 1990s. As a young adult, Fernando was involved in music education and ministry, and soon after, began touring as a Christian singer-songwriter. Fernando is best known for his thoughtful arrangements of traditional hymns, including “Give Me Jesus” and “Be Thou My Vision”, which, through their success, made him one of the most prominent Christian artists in the

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00:58:25

Taking The Leap Into A Dream Career w/ Matt Bowen

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2023/03/03

My guest today is Matt Bowen, an ASCAP award-winning composer based in Los Angeles, California. A classically trained violinist from the age of three and later a member of a touring youth symphony, Matt ultimately shifted to working behind the scenes. He teamed up with record producer Matt Wallace (Maroon 5, Faith No More) and worked as an engineer on RIAA-certified platinum singles Michael Franti & Spearhead's "All Rebel Rockers" and O.A.R.'s "All Sides.” As composing projects continued to ramp

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01:09:06

Cultivating A Thirst For Knowledge w/ Mike Caprarola

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2023/01/30

Originally from New Jersey, Mike started piano lessons at age thirteen and has been performing and composing music ever since. After playing in many different musical groups in high school, he attended Berklee College of Music and graduated in 2015. After graduating, he moved to Nashville, TN to pursue a career in music. Mike spent seven years as a lead vocalist and keyboardist for the Beatles tribute act Forever Abbey Road, and currently has a weekly residency playing parlor piano at the Urban

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00:35:40

Finding Hope After Loss Through Music w/ Gabe Baker

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2022/12/02

I had a great time chatting with multi-talented artist, Gabe Baker, on this episode. During this episode, Gabe share’s his unique story of being bound for a career as a professional athlete in his youth, and allowing his life to be guided in a different direction after having the unique experience of being on a music reality TV show, along with lessons learned through grief from the passing of his mother in 2019. Gabe also talks about his music career being born during the Covid-19 pandemic, as well

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00:51:25

The Healing Power Of Music w/ Asher Laub

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2022/09/01

Asher began classical violin training at the tender age of 2 and had performed with the Buffalo philharmonic by age 13. His expertise in trans-genre improvisation has led him to a career as an in-demand soloist, performing at venues including Madison Square Garden, Hammerstein Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Jacob Javitz Center. He has also been featured on PBS, and has made headlines on CNN, WABC, NBC and many other major news sources. Asher is known for breakdancing across stages with his LED

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01:23:27

Working Smarter, Not Harder w/ Max Nunes

The Tune Project Podcast ·

2022/01/17

In this episode of The Tune Project Podcast, I'm talking with Max Nunes of the band 'Sundaes' about his journey to becoming a songwriter/musician, the evolution of his sound, and how to work more efficiently when writing and producing songs so as not to waste valuable time. Max's Social Media &

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00:52:25

Music Education, Jazz, & The Underrated Side Of Music...

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2021/09/24

In this episode, I sat down with guitarist Ryan Casey to chat all things teaching music lessons, jazz, and the practical, not-so-glamorous side of the music industry. Ryan Casey's website: www.ryancaseymusic.net

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00:41:32

Carving Your Own Path As A Creative w/ Katelyn Buckley

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2021/08/24

In this episode, I am talking to multi-instrumentalist Katelyn Buckley about getting her start in Nashville, and how she is carving her own path in a town filled with talent. Katelyn's Social Media: @katelyn.buckley.music facebook.com/katelynbuckleymusic

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00:45:03

Respecting Tradition Without Falling Into Convention...

The Tune Project Podcast ·

2020/07/29

In part two of this episode, Kiran Gupta and I pick up with more music and more stories from his experiences working as a musician, composer, and more. Kiran's Instagram: @mr.kiran.gupta Piano solo featured in this episode: "Happy Thoughts" by Kiran Gupta, written for Kiran Gupta Cage Free

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