We cover the lives of violin makers, their best parts and worst parts, yesterday and today. Historical stories, interviews with experts and makers in the field. Omobono Stradivari was the least liked son of his father, Antonio, he was remembered in Antonio's will as a screw up. He is our north star. We are all part of this. We all belong exactly here. more

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! more

Simplifying growth for musicians- especially violin, viola, fiddle, and cello players and teachers- with tips, insights, tools, and stories to grow in their practice, teaching, and career. Exploring intersections in creativity, music education, string playing, music business, and culture, Creative Strings is a non-profit organization supporting music education via online curriculum, orchestra classroom outreach, in-person retreats/conferences, and more. Executive director and host Christian Howes is a classically trained Jazz violinist helping string players to be versatile and creative. more

Violinists (and husband and wife) Nathan Cole and Akiko Tarumoto give you an inside look at performing with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Each week brings new repertoire, conductors, soloists... and new stories from their life-long love affair with classical music, the violin, and their family. more

Violin Class is a podcast for the non-professional violinist and violin enthusiast. Join me to learn what you should know about the instrument, technique tips, practicing, the repertoire, and history of the violin, from the perspective of a professional violinist and violin teacher. Hosted by Julia Reddy, www.violinclass.co; contact: violinclasspod@gmail.com more

The glasses clink and the talk and laughter grow louder. In the corner of the pub, musicians sit and play traditional dance tunes that make your feet want to stomp and slide. Join fiddler Meg Wobus Beller as she brings you along into the world of fiddling and traditional music, from bow-grips and double stops to Old-Time tunes and Irish jigs.  more

Violinist Rachel Barton Pine talks about music and shares some of her performances

In this podcast I will be telling the wild and wonderful stories englobing the lives of famous violin makers, what they got up to and placing them in their historical and musical context. We will look at instrument makers such as Gasparo da Salo, the Amati family, Guarneri Del Gesu and Stradivari just to name a few. Who were these people? What were their lives like? What was Stradivaris secret? and most importantly why and how did they make these master pieces we see and revere today. What was the first ballet like that Andrea Amati's instruments played in, costing millions? Why did Antonio Stradivari have a shotgun wedding? and did Guarneri del Gesu really go to prison for murder? I speak to historians, musicians, violin makers and experts to unveil the stories of these beautiful violins, violas, cellos, double basses and the people who made them. more

Helping you become a better violinist through violin tutorials, interviews, career advice, and more.

An audio journey through the fascinating world of the violin family

Rockstar Violinist is the Electric Violin Shop podcast, hosted by Matt Bell and featuring interviews with the most creative and noteworthy electric strings performing and recording artists. more

Virtual Sheet Music's Violin Lessons Videos give you violin lessons and violin insights from our violin experts Prof. William Fitzpatrick and Lora Staples. If you are a violinist, violin teacher, a violin student or simply a violin enthusiast, these videos are for you. more

The Jazz Violin Podcast is a monthly podcast by violinist Matt Holborn, interviewing a different violinist each month! more

Are you looking for some music and stories? Well, mostly music..fiddle music, that is. I bet you even know someone who plays fiddle, maybe even someone in your family played? Fiddling is still one of the great American pastimes and each week our host, JT Trawick sits down with different fiddle players; new tunes, new tales and no trombones. Just fiddles and guitars. Like it always was. Tap play and be moved by the sounds of traditional American fiddling more

For the Greater Groove: The Future of Strings is a collection of chats/jams with some of the leaders in the progressive string playing community. The focus is on grooving and playing rhythm strings, like rhythm guitar. Grooving is the crucial entry point into our popular musical culture and something virtually ignored in traditional classical training. Besides chatting about grooving and related issues, and anything else my guests want to chat about, many shows include a 'Groove Hacker' segment in which we take a groove from a recording and recreate it on strings. And every show ends with a segment called called 'Not My Gig', a 3 question trivia quiz on a subject the I'm hoping my guest knows nothing about. https://www.tracysilverman.com https://www.strumbowing.com more

Players, collectors, patrons and makers of the violin and cello are featured in this wide-ranging podcast about stringed instruments. more

Exclusive insights into the world of string playing, teaching and instrument making from The Strad magazine: Essential reading for the string music world since 1890 more

Showcasing the talented youth participating in the Menuhin Competition, an international event known as the 'Olympics of the violin.' Hear select performances and personal stories of young violinists from around the world ahead of their participation in the Menuhin Competition Richmond 2021: how they got started, the teachers who inspired them, the sacrifices they've made and what they express through their music. Visit vpm.org/violin for more information and additional resources. more

Do you help a young musician in your life practice? Are you a teacher that works with young musicians? Hosted by Christine Goodner, an experienced violin and early childhood music teacher. and author of Beyond the Music Lesson & Positive Practice, resources all about how to help families make music practice at home more effective with less conflict. TIME TO PRACTICE will bring you weekly conversations with performers, teachers, and students that will help, encourage and support you as you support the young musicians in your life. more

A weekly show highlighting old time fiddle tunes.

Want some violin help? Listen to my podcast for good practicing techniques.

The show where Scandinavian hygge meets geeks of the classical music world. In our world we live and breath music and during these 20 minutes of down to earth conversation we aim to give you stories from the life of and in music. This is what we love and we hope we can pass some of that passion on. Original music by the one and only Rune Tonsgaard Sørensen. Editing and sound by Søren Johan Krabbe more

Podcast, where we are looking for the best ways to develop yourself and reach success as a violinist in a discussions with some of the best violinists in the world.By Maksym Filatov more

How to analyze violin playing like a music criticReviews of current and past recordingsPerspectives on violin criticismDialogues on trends / shifting audience and artist sensibilitiesBreakdowns of great historical recordings more

Violin, Strings, and Other Things is exactly what the name says! This podcast talks about the Violin, other string instruments, and other things musically related. Sit back, listen, and maybe learn some new things you didn't know. more

A reflective podcast about rediscovering your musical voice, rebuilding creative identity, and reclaiming the violin after burnout. Hosted by violinist and educator Marlene Cruz Lozano, each episode offers honest conversations, personal stories, and gentle insights for musicians navigating passion, pressure, and growth. more

Immerse yourself in the remarkable life and accomplishments of Niccolò Paganini, an Italian maestro renowned for his violin, viola, and guitar prowess, as well as his composition skills. Acknowledged as one of the most illustrious violin virtuosos of his era, Paganinis techniques continue to influence modern violinists. Gain insights from François-Joseph Fétis, a prominent Belgian musicologist and critic from the 19th century, as he delves into Paganinis compositions and the evolution of the violin. - Narrated by David Wales. more