If you're listening it means that podcast host Laurel Thomsen has successfully overcome the technical difficulties that put the Violin Geek on the sidelines. It's only a test, but we expand to talk about some less commonly considered factors that might help you be better prepared for an upcoming audition, jury, or performance.

To learn more about Laurel, 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 an idea, schedule a private lesson via Skype, or have a question answered on the podcast? Send Laurel an email at [email protected]

In this episode Laurel Thomsen shares tips and processes from her personal experience and teaching studio and from forum readers for being able to play music from memory.

To learn more about Laurel, 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 an idea, schedule a private lesson via Skype, or have a question answered on the podcast? Send Laurel an email at [email protected]

Join Laurel Thomsen and special guest Janet Horvath, cellist, musician's health advocate, and author of the book "Playing Less Hurt" as they explore topics of injury prevention for musicians.

Visit Janet online, order her book, and check her tour schedule at www.playinglesshurt.com.

To learn more about Laurel, check her tour dates, schedule a lesson, or download her CDs visit www.laurelthomsen.com

Visit "Laurel Thomsen Music" on Facebook and share your support with a "like" .

Want to offer an idea, schedule a lesson via Skype, or have a question answered on the podcast? Send Laurel an email at [email protected]

Join host Laurel Thomsen and author/career consultant Angela Myles Beeching as they cover topics from Beeching's book "Beyond Talent", including tips for writing an engaging bio, negotiating bookings and asking for what you're worth, and advice for staying motivated and planning a successful career.

Visit Ms. Beeching online, order her book, and sign up for her Monday Bytes Blog at http://www.angelabeeching.com

To learn more about Laurel, check her tour dates, schedule a lesson, or download her CDs visit www.laurelthomsen.com

Visit "Laurel Thomsen Music" on Facebook and share your support with a "like" .

podcast? Send Laurel an email at [email protected]

Sometimes problems with rhythm aren't caused by what we thought they were. Join violinist Laurel Thomsen as she runs through the most common rhythm issues.

To learn more about Laurel, 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 an idea, schedule a private lesson via Skype, or have a question

answered on the podcast? Send Laurel an email at [email protected]

Did you know that your first impression is not your first note? Gain tips for how to prime your audience for our successful performance.

To learn more about Laurel, 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 an idea, schedule a private lesson via Skype, or have a question answered on the podcast? Send Laurel an email at [email protected]

Not all shifts are created equal. Learn how to refine your shifting technique for optimal expression!

To learn more about Laurel, 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 an idea, schedule a private lesson via Skype, or have a question answered on the podcast? Send Laurel an email at [email protected]

What is a scale? What are the types, how do we figure out how to play them, and why do we have different ones?

To learn more about Laurel, check her tour dates, or download her CDs visit www.laurelthomsen.com

Visit "Laurel Thomsen Music" on Facebook and share your support with a "like."

Join host Laurel Thomsen and violinist/author Hilary Orzel-McSherry as they talk about growing up in a family of musicians. They dispel some myths (no "starving musicians" here) and offer insight for those wanting to live a creative life and share it with a family.

Find Hilary's new book with her husband Drew McSherry at https://www.amazon.com/Terrance-Trapezoid-Drew-McSherry/dp/0692744029

To learn more about Laurel, check her tour dates, or download her CDs visit

www.laurelthomsen.com

Visit "Laurel Thomsen Music" on Facebook and share your support with a "like." Want to offer an idea, schedule a lesson via Skype, or have a question answered on the podcast? Send Laurel an email at [email protected]

Join Laurel Thomsen and get the blues...a Blues fiddle lesson that is, with singer- songwriter Dan Frechette. Learn the Blues scale in a variety of keys, the Blue notes, different types of Blues rhythms, bowing and note treatment, and how to get not only the right notes, but the right feel.

Check out Dan and Laurel's new site and CD at www.danandlaurel.ca and "like" them on Facebook.

To learn more about Laurel, download her CDs, or schedule a lesson via Skype, visit 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 an email at [email protected]