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Today we will explore a range of repertoire recommendations by Leopold Auer from the Baroque masterpieces of Bach and Handel to the Romantic concertos of Tchaikovsky, Brahms, and Beethoven.
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Welcome to Part 3 of the Leopold Auer Series on Violin Podcast. In this episode, we uncover the secret to achieving nuance in your violin playing. Renowned violinist and instructor, Leopold Auer, has his invaluable insights and I have some practical tips on how to play with nuance. Discover the power of dynamics, timbre, and more, as we unlock the …
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56 - Produce A Nice Tone On The Violin - Leopold Auer Series Part 2
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We delve deeper into the world of violin tone production with a focus on the techniques and applications inspired by the legendary violinist Leopold Auer. Join us as we explore advanced tips and strategies to enhance your violin playing and achieve a rich, expressive tone. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced violinist, this video will provi…
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55 - Best Practice Strategies according to Leopold Auer Part 1
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Leopold Auer was the teacher of Jascha Heifetz. If anyone has knowledge regarding performing and teaching the violin, he would be a great person to talk to. In this four part series, I will be dissecting some interesting ways to approach the violin. All references are made from his book, 'Violin Playing, As I Teach It". 0:00 Introduction1:09 What t…
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Simone Porter is a concertizing violinist who joins Violin Podcast host Eric Mrugala to discuss her practice tips, and her recent experience performing the Mendelssohn Violin ConcertoSign Up for our Newsletter: https://www.violinpodcast.com--Dynamo Strings 2 Months Later - https://youtu.be/ZJyPwIPEXfc The Basics of Left Hand Finger Placement on t…
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53 - Alyssa Tong from String Insiders
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Alyssa Tong is the founder and creator of String Insiders, an organization passionate about helping students create their dream careers, and expand their artistic vision. Alyssa joins Eric Mrugala on the Violin Podcast for today's episode.https://www.stringinsiders.comSign Up for our Newsletter: https://www.violinpodcast.com--Dynamo Strings 2 Mon…
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52 - Kamalakiran Vinjamuri - Carnatic Violinist
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Kamalakiran Vinjamuri Carnatic violinist joins Violin Podcast host Eric Mrugala. Kamalakiran Vinjamuri is a renowned Carnatic violinist known for his exceptional technique, melodic creativity, and emotional depth. Listen to Kamalakiran - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzP64dsmgqU -- Sign Up for our Newsletter: https://www.violinpodcast.com -- Dyna…
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Born in Russia, violinist Maria Ioudenitch immigrated with her musical family to the U.S. at the age of two and grew up in Kansas City. In 2021, she received first prizes in the Ysaÿe International Music Competition, the Tibor Varga International Violin Competition and the Joseph Joachim International Competition. Maria joins Eric on Violin Podcast…
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50 - Common Barriers to Practice & Product Announcement
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49 - Erik Martens from Jargar Strings
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Erik Martens, Director of Jargar Strings, joins Eric Mrugala on the violin podcast today to discuss Jargar's history in string making, and interesting details on how strings are made. Learn More about Jargar - https://www.jargar-strings.com - Website: https://violinpodcast.com Practice PDF Download - https://www.ericmrugala.com/downloadables Lookin…
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48 - Calidore String Quartet
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Jeffrey Myers and Jeremy Berry from the Calidore String Quartet join Eric Mrugala on the Violin Podcast to talk about their Beethoven string quartet album. - How To Save Time In The Practice Room - https://www.violinpodcast.com/blog/how-to-save-time-in-the-practice-room/ Website: https://violinpodcast.com Practice PDF Download - https://www.ericmru…
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47 - Robert McDuffie
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Robert McDuffie is a soloist, educator and entrepreneur who joins us on this week's episode of Violin Podcast. Robert talks about his upcoming collaboration with the Czech National Symphony at Carnegie Hall and and New Jersey Performing Arts Center, his founding of the McDuffie Center for Strings, and his experience with American classical music. H…
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Rachel Ridge is violinist, music teacher, and mom who knows how hard it is to find time to practice. She helps busy adult violin beginners make consistent progress and find joy in their violin learning. Website: https://violinpodcast.com Practice PDF Download - https://www.ericmrugala.com/downloadables Looking to build a website? Get 15% off your a…
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2022 Black Friday Musician Deals
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Tomplay Black Friday Deal 40% - https://tomplay.com/promo-premium?ref=ericmrugala Tomplay Demo - https://youtu.be/le6VpjcM6yw Fiddlershop Black Friday Deal - https://bit.ly/3cBfxmQ -- Website: https://violinpodcast.com Practice PDF Download - https://www.ericmrugala.com/downloadables Looking to build a website? Get 15% off your annual Bandzoogle su…
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45 - Sirena Huang - Indianapolis Competition 1st Prizewinner
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Indianapolis Competition winner Sirena Huang joins Eric Mrugala on the Violin Podcast to talk about her recent experience in the competition. Sirena also shares her violin tips and how she approaches her practice. Learn More about Sirena: https://www.sirenahuang.com Products mentioned in this episode: Henry Schradieck - https://www.sheetmusicplus.c…
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44 - Zlata from Violin Lounge
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Zlata from Violin Lounge joins Eric Mrugala on the Violin Podcast this week discussing practice tips, entrepreneurial advice, and what students can do today to help them succeed in an evolving music world. -- Website: https://violinpodcast.com Practice PDF Download - https://www.ericmrugala.com/downloadables Looking to build a website? Get 15% off …
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43 - Julia Reddy - Host of Violin Class Podcast
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Julia Reddy is a violinist and host of the Violin Class Podcast based in Montreal, Canada. We share her story and upbringing with the violin, and how she started her own private studio with adult beginners wanting to learn how to play the violin. You can learn more about the Violin Class Podcast by using the link below: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1…
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UK-based classical music entrepreneur David Taylor gives us a "State Of The Union" for the classical music world. Join Violin Podcast host Eric Mrugala in which he discusses with David on the current situation with classical music, and its future outlook. -- Website: https://violinpodcast.com Looking to build a website? Get a FREE 30 day trial with…
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2 members of the Verona Quartet join Eric for a quick chat on life on the road and exciting projects that are on the horizon. https://www.veronaquartet.com --Website: https://violinpodcast.comLooking to build a website? Get a FREE 30 day trial with Bandzoogle (no credit card needed)- https://bandzoogle.com/?memref=r3a7a2 Violins, Bows, Cases & Acce…
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Violin artist Leonardo Frigo joins us on today's episode of the Violin Podcast. -- Website: https://violinpodcast.com Looking to build a website? Get a FREE 30 day trial with Bandzoogle (no credit card needed)- https://bandzoogle.com/?memref=r3a7a2 Violins, Bows, Cases & Accessories - https://bit.ly/3cBfxmQ Sheet Music Deals - https://www.sheetmusi…
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39 - Roberta Verna - Copenhagen Philharmonic Concertmaster
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Robert Verna, Copenhagen Philharmonic Concertmaster, joins us on today's episode of the Violin Podcast. Roberta Audition - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuavXLTeG84 -- Website: https://violinpodcast.com Looking to build a website? Get a FREE 30 day trial with Bandzoogle (no credit card needed)- https://bandzoogle.com/?memref=r3a7a2 Violins, Bows,…
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38 - Matthew Canel from 3D Music
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Matthew Canel from 3D Music joins us on the Violin Podcast today. Matthew and his team make 3D printed instruments to make them more accessible for new music students. Website: https://violinpodcast.com Looking to build a website? Get a FREE 30 day trial with Bandzoogle (no credit card needed)- https://bandzoogle.com/?memref=r3a7a2 Violins, Bows, C…
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37 - Jared Judge from BookLive
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Happy New Year! In our first episode of 2022, we invite Jared Judge from BookLive.com and also the founder of Dream City Strings, a private event group based in the Milwaukee area. Jared gives us insight to increasing your income as a working and professional musician in 2022. BookLive - https://www.booklivepro.com -- Website: https://violinpodcast…
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Here are 4 tips to help you become a better violinist in 2022. Wishing you a happy holiday and a happy new year! Website: https://violinpodcast.com Get ahead of the Holiday Shopping Rush at Fiddlershop.com! - https://bit.ly/3cBfxmQ Looking for a new website? Get a FREE 30 day trial with Bandzoogle (no credit card needed)- https://bandzoogle.com/?me…
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35 - Giora Schmidt
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Violinist Giora Schmidt joins us on the Violin Podcast this week. G Model Ultralight - https://youtu.be/jLqlNwoP7TM www.gioraschmidt.com - Support the Violin Podcast - https://anchor.fm/violin-podcast/support - Website: https://violinpodcast.com Get ahead of the Holiday Shopping Rush at Fiddlershop.com! - https://bit.ly/3cBfxmQ Looking for a new we…
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Jazz Violinist Nora Germain joins us on the Violin Podcast. -- Website: https://violinpodcast.com Get ahead of the Holiday Shopping Rush at Fiddlershop.com! - https://bit.ly/3cBfxmQ Looking for a new website? Get a FREE 30 day trial with Bandzoogle (no credit card needed)- https://bandzoogle.com/?memref=r3a7a2 Violin YouTube Tutorials - https://www…
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Contemporary violinist Gabriela Diaz joins us on the Violin Podcast this week. -- Ueno Violin Chamber Concerto - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6E-sN8RhgQ&t=354s -- Gabriela Diaz Violin String Set: Evah Pirazzi - E String - https://bit.ly/3BrkqI0 Evah Pirazzi - A String - https://bit.ly/3jWdkFk Evah Pirazzi - D String - https://bit.ly/3GBUkpn Eva…
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32 - Corin Lee - Ethel Quartet
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Violinist Corin Lee for Ethel Quartet joins us on the Violin Podcast this week. -- Website: https://violinpodcast.com Looking for instruments and accessories? Try out Fiddlershop - https://bit.ly/3cBfxmQ Looking for a new website? Get a FREE 30 day trial with Bandzoogle (no credit card needed)- https://bandzoogle.com/?memref=r3a7a2 Violin YouTube T…
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31 - Nikki Chooi - Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
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Canadian-American violinist Nikki Chooi joins us on the Violin Podcast this week. Nikki Chooi is the concertmaster of the Buffalo Philharmonic and is the first prize recipient of the Montreal Symphony's ManuLife Competition, the Klein International Strings Competition, and the Michael Hill International Competition. Website: https://violinpodcast.c…
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Grammy-nominated violinist Sara Caswell joins us on the Violin Podcast to talk about her new album, Omegha by Nine Horses. -- Sign up for our mailing list at https://www.violinpodcast.com BACK TO SCHOOL OFFER - 20% Off all Soundbrenner Products - Use promo code ERIC20 at checkout - https://www.soundbrenner.com/shop-products?sca_ref=773577.P8IPfdG0d…
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Marcelo Gonzalez is a violinist from Chile and the creator of the newly released G-Model Ultralight Shoulder Rest. Marcelo talks to us about his teaching, his performance career, and how he became a musical entrepreneur. -- Sign up for our mailing list at https://www.violinpodcast.com BACK TO SCHOOL OFFER - 20% Off all Soundbrenner Products - Use p…
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28 - Angelo Xiang Yu - Shanghai Quartet
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Today on the Violin Podcast we have the recently appointed violinist of the Shanghai Quartet, Angelo Xiang Yu. Violinist Angelo Xiang Yu, recipient of both a 2019 Avery Fisher Career Grant and a 2019 Lincoln Center Emerging Artist Award, as well as First Prize in the 2010 Yehudi Menuhin International Violin Competition, has won consistent critical …
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27 - David Kim - The Philadelphia Orchestra
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David Kim is the concertmaster of The Philadelphia Orchestra. He shares his role as a concertmaster, his memorable stories with his teacher, Dorothy DeLay, and the future of music. Looking to revamp your website? Try Bandzoogle for 30 days free! No Credit Card Needed - https://bandzoogle.com/?memref=r3a7a2 Sign up for our mailing list - https://vio…
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Anna Urpina is a modern and baroque violinist based in Barcelona, Spain. We have a conversation how teaching, her time in the Orchestra of Enlightenment, and how she switches between baroque and modern violin playing. I also dive into a taboo topic of inheriting a student and what to do when you do inherit a violin student from another teacher or s…
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25 - Andrew Baker - Leatherwood Bespoke Rosins
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Andrew Baker is a violinist, rosin maker and is the founder of Leatherwood Bespoke Rosins. In this episode we have a conversation with Andrew about the rosin making process and his life as a baroque violinist. Also in this episode, Eric shares his 3 easy practice strategies he teaches and how you can implement them today! Leatherwood Bespoke Violin…
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24 - Ruth Brons - Bow Hold Buddy
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Ruth Brons is the co-founder of Things 4 Strings and is the co-creator of the Bow Hold Buddy. Eric talks to Ruth about entrepreneurship, teaching, and some of her amazing violin stories. Bow Hold Buddy - https://bit.ly/2PqfIbg -- Website - https://www.violinpodcast.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/violinpodcast Instagram - https://www.instag…
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Adrian Anantawan is a violinist from Ottawa, Canada who has studied with Itzhak Perlman, Pinchas Zukerman, and Anne-Sophie Mutter. He has won numerous awards and has created cross-collaborative projects bringing researchers, musicians, and doctors together. Please visit https://www.violinpodcast.com/episodes for show notes. https://www.adrianananta…
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Matt Holborn is a jazz violinist and host of the Jazz Violin Podcast based in the United Kingdom. You can learn more about Matt at https://www.mattholborn.com Watch the Full Episode - https://youtu.be/aoi3JTPMA-g -- Support the Violin Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/violinpodcast Learn More about Violin Podcast host Eric Mrugala at https://www.er…
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Layth Sidiq is an international award winning violinist, composer, and educator from Jordan and Iraqi roots. A graduate of the Berklee Global Jazz Institute, Layth is an in-demand violinist around the world and has been featured on multiple award-winning albums. Learn more about Layth at https://www.laythsidiqmusic.com Watch the Full Episode - http…
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Today's guest on the Violin Podcast is Kerson Leong. He is an internationally acclaimed soloist and has performed with orchestras such as the Orchestre Metropolitan de Montreal, Royal Philharmonic, and the Vienna Chamber Orchestra among others. He is an associated artist of the Queen Elizabeth Music Chapel in Belgium. Kerson Leon's Ysaye album is n…
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Elizabeth Faidley is a violin pedagogue in New York City. Ms. Faidley has been hailed by the New York Times as an "amazing and inspiring teacher" and was a recipient of the "Studio Teacher of the Year" award by the American String Teachers' Association in 2011. Ms. Faidley's students go on to win major violin competitions and also get accepted to t…
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Today's replay is with violin luthier Adam Kology. Adam is a violin luthier based in Massachusetts. In today's replay, he shares his journey as a violin luthier and how he got started in making violins. Learn more about Adam by visiting his Instagram account @adamjhkology Be sure to tune in on Monday, February 1st for a new episode of the Violin Po…
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REPLAY - Renee-Paule Gauthier
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Happy New Year Everyone! Today's replay is with Renee-Paule Gauthier. Ms. Gauthier is a violinist based out of Chicago, IL and is the host of the Mind over Finger Podcast. We'll be resuming new episodes on Monday February 1st. Website: https://www.violinpodcast.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/violinpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.co…
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Over the next couple of weeks, we’re sharing our favorite conversations from the Violin Podcast in 2020. Check out our interview with Timothy Chooi from earlier this year.
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We have some exciting announcements for 2021. Violin Podcast is now accepting students and is offering a free trial for any violinist with the potential to study full time with violinist Eric Mrugala. Limited slots are available so reserve your spot today. https://www.violinpodcast.com/services Violin Podcast is now offering 15 minute music busines…
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Our guest today on the Violin Podcast is American violinist Ariel Horowitz. Ariel is a graduate of the Juilliard School and Yale University. She is the director of the Heartbeat Music Project which aims to provide music education to the Navajo nation. Ms. Horowitz also serves as violin faculty at Mt. Holyoke college and we get to talk about her upb…
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In today's episode of the Violin Podcast, I invite Toronto-based violinist, Lynn Kuo on the Violin Podcast. We talk about her career as a violinist for the ballet, and how she has been adapting as musician during COVID-19. You can learn more about Lynn by visiting her website at www.lynkuo.com This episode of the Violin Podcast is sponsored by Peak…
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Susanna Klein is an entrepreneur, and practice researcher. Ms. Klein holds a violin professor and coordinator of strings position at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. She shares her practice tips from her practice journal, Practizma, and shares how to be most efficient in your practice. You can learn more about Ms. Klein at ww…
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Adam Kology is a violin luthier based in Massachusetts who shares his life as a luthier, and tips on building great sounding instruments. You can find Adam on Instagram at @adamjhkology . Check out Eric's latest violin video series, "Violin Basics with Eric" on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe_sdzIIWkla3T6ZOEgQB1KZvS-DLUA0v Check …
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Matt Shredder is a contemporary violinist who blends genres, collaborates with different artists, and plays for Fortune 100 Company events. We talk about his upbringing with the violin and how he wants to change the world through his music. Visit mattshredder.com to learn more. Check out my latest review on the Bon Musica Shoulder Rest: https://you…
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