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 promo code ERIC20 at checkout - https://www.soundbrenner.com/shop-products?sca_ref=773577.P8IPfdG0de BACK TO SCHOOL OFFER - Free E-Course - Intro To Vi...
Sep 06, 2021•44 min
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 acclaim and enthusiastic audience response worldwide for his astonishing technique and exceptional musical maturity. Learn more about Angelo Xiang Yu ...
Jun 07, 2021•56 min
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://violinpodcast.com Have a question for Eric? Send him a message at violinpodcast@gmail.com - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/violinpodcast Instagram -...
May 24, 2021•54 min
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 school. Learn more about Anna - https://www.annaurpina.com - Get $10 off your first month of your Kids String Box by using promo code 'VIOLIN' visit ht...
May 10, 2021•46 min
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 Rosin - https://bit.ly/32i6pNE Looking for other product recommendations? Check out https://www.violinpodcast.com/products for what we recommend on t...
Apr 26, 2021•38 min
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.instagram.com/violinpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/violinpodcast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/violinpodcast AFFILIATE DISCLAIMER Links in th...
Apr 12, 2021•45 min
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.adriananantawan.com -- Follow us on Social Media! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/violinpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/violinpodcast Twitter - ...
Mar 29, 2021•48 min
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.ericmrugala.com Follow Violin Podcast on Social Media! Website - https://www.violinpodcast.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/violinpodcast Instagr...
Mar 15, 2021•44 min
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 - https://youtu.be/B5xrtDT0_rY -- Support the Violin Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/violinpodcast Learn More about Violin Podcast host Eric Mrugala at ht...
Mar 01, 2021•37 min
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 now available for stream and download. Learn more about Kerson at https://www.kersonleong.com Like this episode of the Violin Podcast? Give us a 5 star...
Feb 15, 2021•45 min
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 the world's most prestigious musical institutions. Learn More about Elizabeth at https://www.elizabethfaidley.com/ or connect with her on Instagram @fa...
Feb 01, 2021•47 min
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 Podcast! Visit us online at https://www.violinpodcast.com Like us on Social Media! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/violinpodcast Instagram - https:/...
Jan 18, 2021•35 min
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.com/violinpodcast Want to learn more about Eric? Visit his website: https://www.ericmrugala.com...
Jan 04, 2021•58 min
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.
Dec 21, 2020•55 min
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 business consultation sessions with the potential for coaching full time. Sign up today for your free consultation session. https://www.violinpodcast.com/ser...
Dec 08, 2020•8 min
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 upbringing with the violin, her passion for bringing high quality music education as a director of the Heartbeat Music Project, and her tips on being a g...
Nov 23, 2020•57 min
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 Stands. Get 10% off your purchase at checkout by using our promocode VIOLINPODCAST. Visit www.peakmusicstands.com for more details. Interested in bui...
Nov 09, 2020•49 min
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 www.practizma.com . This episode of the Violin Podcast is sponsored by Peak Stands. Get 10% off your purchase at checkout by using our promocode violin...
Oct 26, 2020•56 min
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 out the Violin Podcast on Social Media! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/violinpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/violinpodcast Twitter ...
Oct 12, 2020•37 min
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://youtu.be/gLqPZ6fJfJ8 Website: https://www.violinpodcast.com Follow us on Social Media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/violinpodcast Facebook: https...
Sep 28, 2020•41 min
Douglas Cox, violin maker, joins me on this week's episode of the Violin Podcast. We discuss how he started out in making instruments, and trying to make and bring concert-quality instruments to players. To learn more about his instruments, visit https://www.coxviolins.com Violin Podcast host Eric Mrugala interviews violinists around the world discussing their personal journey with the violin, career advice, and more. Become a Violin Podcast member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/violinpodca...
Sep 14, 2020•42 min
In this week’s episode of the Violin Podcast, we decided to do something different and talk about one our favorites topics outside of the violin, and that’s music business. We'll talk about how you can implement some of these music business strategies today. Check us out on Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/violinpodcast Bandzoogle Link : https://bandzoogle.com/?memref=r3a7a2 Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube...
Aug 31, 2020•22 min
Violin Podcast guest and violinist Gregory Harrington comes on the podcast to discuss his life as a violinist, how he uses his background in business to help him with his music career. https://www.gregoryharrington.com Follow us on Facebook! Follow us on Instagram! Follow us on Twitter!...
Aug 17, 2020•58 min
Violinist Sarah Jane Kenner is on the Violin Podcast this week. We talk about life as a 21st musician playing 17th century Baroque violin music. We also talk about her food blog, the Hungry Musician, and shares a recipe with us towards the end of the podcast! Learn more about Sarah on her website, https://www.sjkviolin.com/ , and on her Instagram page, @hungrymusician . Check out the Violin Podcast on social media and give us a like! Facebook Instagram Twitter Website...
Aug 03, 2020•59 min
Violinist Daniel Kurganov is our guest in this week's episode of the Violin Podcast. Daniel is a violinist, pedagogue, and entrepreneur. He shares his love affair for the violin and how he pursues his music career as a 21st century musician. Violin Podcast host Eric Mrugala interviews violinists around the world discussing their personal journey with the violin, career advice, and more. Learn more about Daniel Daniel's YouTube Channel Check us out on Patreon Facebook Instagram Twitter...
Jul 20, 2020•48 min
This week on the Violin Podcast we invite Dallas violinist Nikki Naghavi where we get to discuss her time as an NEC student, her competition experience, and practice tips to all violinists looking to improve their playing. Website: https://www.violinpodcast.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzi3HNgHFQ5ndr9K2OeJYag?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/violinpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/violinpodcast...
Jul 07, 2020•48 min
In this week's edition of the Violin Podcast, I talk to Chicago-based violinist Renee-Paule Gauthier on practice tips, audition preparation, and what other helpful violin tips. You can learn more about Renee by going to her website at Mind Over Finger . Please visit on YouTube , Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter to follow the Violin Podcast ....
Jun 23, 2020•58 min
This week on the Violin Podcast we invite Timothy Chooi, 2nd prizewinner of the 2019 Queen Elisabeth Competition, and the 1st prizewinner of the 2018 Joseph Joachim Competition. We talk about competition preparation, violin career advice, and play violin podcast trivia.
Jun 09, 2020•55 min
In this Violin Podcast interview, Eric Mrugala talks to violinist Christian Hebel on the Violin Podcast. Christian Hebel is a violinist, and music producer who works in in Los Angeles and New York. We also talk about his journey from college to becoming a professional violinist, how he got his big break working with famous artists, and touring with these artists around the world. Learn more about Christian at www.christianhebel.com . Subscribe to the Violin Podcast and like us on Facebook , Inst...
May 25, 2020•59 min
Violinist Max Tan joins Violin Podcast host Eric Mrugala to discuss practice strategies, historical recordings, and competitions. Violin Podcast host Eric Mrugala interviews violinists from around the world discussing their personal journey with the violin, career advice, and more. Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube...
May 11, 2020•58 min
