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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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Discovering great new artists and heartfelt songs

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2019/06/04

The question posed on a forum was: “How can people find great music and new artists if they don’t go to bars or listen to Spotify?” In today's mini episode, Laurel Thomsen fills us in on what a house concert is and why it may be your ticket to discovering your a new favorite artist, as well as meeting a new best friend, or even the love of your life.Links mentioned: concertsinyourhome.com undiscoveredmusic.net sofaconcerts.org loficoncerts.com To learn more about your host, Laurel Thomsen, check

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Tips to help prepare for an orchestra, ensemble, or...

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2019/02/06

As soon as a performance is on the horizon, the pressure mounts and our enjoyment of playing can easily turn to stress. Join Laurel Thomsen for some practice tips to help prepare for an orchestra, ensemble, or band practice. To learn more about your host, Laurel Thomsen, 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 a show idea or guest, schedule a private lesson via Skype, or

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How to join/create a musical ensemble (9/12/13)

The Violin Geek Podcast ·

2018/12/01

Join violinist Laurel Thomsen and special guest host singer-songwriter Dan Frechette as they tour western Canada, sharing tips for joining or putting together a musical ensemble. Check out Dan and Laurel's new site and CD at www.danandlaurel.ca and "like" them on Facebook. To learn more about Laurel, please check out www.laurelthomsen.com and visit "Laurel Thomsen Music" on Facebook. Want to offer an idea or have a question answered on the podcast? Send Laurel

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Practice Mastery #2 (1/19/13)

The Violin Geek Podcast ·

2018/11/30

Ok, we did the HOW. Now it's WHAT should you practice? In this episode Laurel Thomsen offers a range of elements you might need to add to your practice routine. Ideas for beginners and advanced players alike! To learn more about Laurel Thomsen, please visit www.laurelthomsen.com Please visit "Laurel Thomsen Music" on Facebook and post your comments or suggestions, or share your support with a "Like".Want to offer an idea or have a question answered on the podcast? Send Laurel an email at

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Improvising with heart: an interview with fusion...

The Violin Geek Podcast ·

2018/11/30

Join Laurel Thomsen and special guest Bahman Sarram (Bviolin), violinist, composer, producer, for a talk on ethnic violin playing, improvising, electric instruments, Dave Matthews, jamming, and playing from the heart. Visit Bahman at www.bviolin.com and check out his "Philosophical Beat Podcast".To learn more about Laurel Thomsen, please visit www.laurelthomsen.com Please visit "Laurel Thomsen Music" on Facebook and post your comments or suggestions, or share your

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Performance psychology for musicians: an interview...

The Violin Geek Podcast ·

2018/11/30

Join Laurel Thomsen and special guest Dr. Noa Kageyama, the Performance Psychology Professor at Julliard, for a talk on learning to become not just a better player, but a better performer. If you want to develop a successful pre-performance routine, play confidently in front of an audience, make a great first impression, and learn tricks for effective playing and practicing, please listen in and take notes! Visit Dr. Noa at www.bulletproofmusician.com, on Facebook, and check

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Conscious Listening (5/8/10)

The Violin Geek Podcast ·

2018/11/30

Not all listening is conscious, or honest! Developing a solid connection between what we think we sound like and what we actually sound like is pivotal to great intonation, rhythm, and personal expression. How are you listening?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 #4 (violas only): The "C" String...

The Violin Geek Podcast ·

2018/11/30

Learn to tune the "C" string by ear from a given "C" in this "viola only" episode. 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 #4 (violins only): The "E"...

The Violin Geek Podcast ·

2018/11/30

Learn to tune your "E" string by ear from a given "E" in this "violin only" episode. 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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Intermediate Intonation Workout #1: "A" String Finger...

The Violin Geek Podcast ·

2018/11/30

Train your ears for excellent intonation on your violin or viola. Laurel Thomsen helps you tune 9 basic finger patterns on the "A" string in first position. Whew! After this you'll be ready for any strange scales and keys that might come your way. 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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Introduction to the Intonation Workouts (4/24/10)

The Violin Geek Podcast ·

2018/11/30

Get the inside scoop on everything you'll need to know for success with the Intermediate Intonation Workouts. 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 #1 - The "A" String (4/17/10)

The Violin Geek Podcast ·

2018/11/30

Learn to tune your "A" string by ear, just like you would in an orchestra. For more about Laurel check out www.laurelthomsen.comListen and subscribe at http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheViolinGeekPodcast or wherever you listen to podcasts!

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Tailpiece innovation for tonal excellence: a chat...

The Violin Geek Podcast ·

2018/11/30

A tailpiece that can make you sound better? Join Laurel Thomsen and master luthier Nicholas Frirsz as they discuss instrument making, Frirsz's innovative and elegant tailpiece design, how it came about, and what it could do for your sound. Visit Nicholas and check out his tailpieces at www.frirszmusic.com Visit Laurel Thomsen at www.laurelthomsen.com Please also visit "Laurel Thomsen Music" on Facebook, post your comments or suggestions, and share your support with a

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Practice Mastery #1 (11/30/12)

The Violin Geek Podcast ·

2018/11/30

In this episode, Laurel Thomsen shares her tips on how to practice for maximum efficiency and effectiveness. From building technique to polishing repertoire and preparing for performance, make sure you're covering all your bases and setting yourself up for a lifetime of happy practicing. Note: this episode is all about the "how" of practicing. In part two we'll give ideas for the "what" of practicing. To learn more about Laurel Thomsen, please visit www.laurelthomsen.com

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Overflow your creativity: a chat with gypsy minstrel...

The Violin Geek Podcast ·

2018/11/30

Join Laurel Thomsen and a special guest - gypsy minstrel violinist, Maesyn, for a chat about how to overflow your life with abundant creative inspiration. Feeling down about your playing or wondering how to get back that spark you first felt for playing? Listen in as Maesyn offers surprising solutions. Please visit Maesyn at www.maesyn.com, on Facebook, YouTube, and on Twitter.To learn more about Laurel Thomsen, please visit www.laurelthomsen.com Please visit "Laurel

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Practice Tidbits #5: your tempo, your beat (10/26/12)

The Violin Geek Podcast ·

2018/11/30

As basic as it might seem, beginners and more advanced players alike can struggle with how to find appropriate tempos for practice and performance. In this episode, violinist Laurel Thomsen walks listeners through finding perfect tempos every time and discusses a few of the more tricky situations, like what to do when the time signature or tempo itself changes mid way through a piece. To learn more about Laurel Thomsen and her performing, teaching, writing, and recordings,

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String teaching for the modern student: a chat with...

The Violin Geek Podcast ·

2018/11/30

Join Laurel Thomsen and a special guest - fiddler and string teacher Lauren Rioux, for a chat about string teaching in the modern era. Lauren offers tips for keeping students engaged, teaching harmony, how to support a student's exploration of various genres, and ultimately, to empower the student with the gift of music. Please visit Lauren Rioux at www.laurenrioux.com, and on Facebook, YouTube, and on Twitter. To learn more about Laurel Thomsen, please visit

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Dive deep and get jazzed about your playing: a chat...

The Violin Geek Podcast ·

2018/11/30

Join Laurel Thomsen and special guest artist and educator, Christian Howes, for a discussion on fostering creativity, the three key factors to consider for great improvisation chops, how creating set parameters for improvisation can open a world of possibilities, and how diving deep into the structures and processes of music can help you get "pumped up" about playing, whether you play Jazz, classical, or bluegrass. Check out Christian's albums, online Creative Strings

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Intonation Mastery #2 (7/27/12)

The Violin Geek Podcast ·

2018/11/30

Learn to adjust your fingerings to harmonize perfectly with open string drones, be they in fiddle tunes or presented as "easy" double stops in classical pieces, after all, not all fingerings are made equal when dealing with the complex harmonic series' of violin family instruments!To learn more about Laurel, please visit www.laurelthomsen.com To check out photos, musings, video links, and to see updates about Laurel's educational materials and performances, visit "Laurel Thomsen Music" on Facebook

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Singing and fiddling with passion: a chat with "bad...

The Violin Geek Podcast ·

2018/11/30

Join Laurel Thomsen and special guest, the awesome fiddler Laura Cortese, as they discuss performing, learning to transmit meaning and emotion to an audience, tips for creating a groove, and how to sing and play fiddle at the same time. Hear Laura's tune "Perfect Tuesday's" from her Acoustic Project album, and be sure to check her out at www.thisislauracortese.com, on Facebook, and on Twitter. To learn more about Laurel, please visit www.laurelthomsen.com To check out

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