Violin Podcast

Violin Podcast

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

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February 2, 2024 9 mins

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 secrets behind creating a truly captivating and expressive violin performance.

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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 provide valuable insights and practical advice to take your tone production skills to ...

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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 Introduction 1:09 What this Episode is About 2:05 Tip 1 5:59 Tip 2 9:43 Tip 3 14:21 Tip 4


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May 22, 2023 39 mins

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 Concerto Sign 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 the Violin - https://youtu.be/hJrnwM6wrf0 Don't Want To Play Out Of Tune? - St...

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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.com Sign Up for our Newsletter: ⁠https://www.violinpodcast.com⁠ -- Dynamo Strings 2 Months Later - https://youtu.be/ZJyPwIPEXfc Don't Want To Play Out Of Tune? - Stop ...
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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

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Dynamos vs Dominant Pros | which is right for you? - https://youtu.be/VQBruX293_w

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March 20, 2023 36 mins

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 to talk about her career and her music.  -- Website: ⁠https://violinpodcast.com⁠ Dyn...

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February 20, 2023 36 mins

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

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February 7, 2023 51 mins

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. 

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January 23, 2023 60 mins

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. He will be performing the Brahms Violin Concerto with the Czech National Symphony...

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January 9, 2023 42 mins

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.

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November 25, 2022 10 mins

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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 

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October 11, 2022 39 mins

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. 

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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:
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September 12, 2022 44 mins

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.  

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March 21, 2022 27 mins
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.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.sheetmusicplus....
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February 21, 2022 38 mins

Violin artist Leonardo Frigo joins us on today's episode of the Violin Podcast. 

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