Peter Purich is an innovative violin maker known for his unique personalized chin rest design. He’s also a multi-instrumentalist who plays in many different styles, and a dedicated violin and viola pedagogue. Because this conversation was extra-long it has been divided into two episodes. Part 2 continues with a lot of specifics about playing and teaching the violin, and he describes some of his innovative instrument designs, his unique shoulder support, and some great wisdom.  If you missed Part 1, it delves into his development as an instrument maker and innovator, and as a creative musician. He  describes some of his innovations with chin rest design and the episode ends with some improvisation and some great parenting advice! I have added timestamps in the description, and like all these episodes this is available both as a podcast and a video, the link is in the description and the transcript will be published to the same link, where you can also find Part 1:  https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/peter-purich

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(00:00) Intro

(01:06) violin and viola pedagogy: bow arm, using imagery, Peter’s devices to help students

(10:43) archery

(14:08) concepts in teaching bowing technique for violin and viola, Galamian

(29:45) Peter’s instruments and instrument innovations

(38:62) shoulder rests, how to hold a violin, Peter’s invention Senza Rest

(52:06) freedom of expression

(53:08) perspectives on orchestra players

(56:46) Peter’s creative process in building and playing