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.
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Violin Making Podcasts
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 w ...
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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 su ...
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An audio journey through the fascinating world of the violin family
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Violinist Rachel Barton Pine talks about music and shares some of her performances
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Mino and Franco play songs live, work on songs live, make mistakes live and talk about music and other things.
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A daily public radio broadcast program and podcast from PRX and WGBH, hosted by Marco Werman
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The stage is dark, but the conversation is just beginning. Welcome to Utah Symphony | Utah Opera's Ghost Light podcast, a behind the curtain look into the world of classical music and opera and the artists who make it. Hosted by Jeff Counts and Carol Anderson. Produced and edited by Robert Bedont.
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Trouble sleeping? Press play on these sleep sounds. Relaxing sleep meditation music, ambient and nature sounds, binaural beats, white noise and more are here for you whenever you need help drifting off into peaceful sleep. Each episode is 1 hour long, so just lay back, close your eyes and let yourself ease into deep sleep. Created for those who identify as women or anyone who feels called to listen 💗. Brought to you by the Women’s Meditation Network. https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com
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Interested in hearing about student's musical experiences? Brought to you by the Albany Youth Orchestra in Albany, Oregon, this podcast channel dives into the learning process, the many ways music can make us feel, the challenges we face, and the music aspirations that these students seek. Our monthly Music Talks series highlights the different feelings and thoughts students have while learning to play an instrument. A podcast for all music fans and enthusiasts, Music Talks sheds light on th ...
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Talk of Iowa is a place for Iowans to connect to our shared culture and what it means to live in Iowa. Host Charity Nebbe brings a mix of regular guests and a range of experts to discuss the arts, history, literature and everything else happening in Iowa. Every day brings something new — even if it's in a recurring segment like Talk of Iowa Book Club or comes from a familiar voice on Horticulture Day.
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Travel, at its best, changes the way we see the world. Join us each week as we dig into stories from people who took a trip—and came home transformed. Travel Tales by Afar is your ticket to the world, no passport required.
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It’s time to feed your enterprising soul! When you work for yourself or run your own business what you need is something to lift your spirits. To make you laugh but also to make you think. So welcome to The Enterprise Iain Show featuring: “ Coffee Scones & Enterprise Therapy” “ The Entrepreneur’s A to Z “ And “ Pizza Wine & Enterprise Therapy” This show is the antidote to management speak and corporate chat. With over thirty years working with people who’ve always wanted to start and run the ...
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Bedfordshire Symphony Orchestra and Bedford Sinfonia bring you the inside story of orchestral life, concerts and composers and why we love music! Tune in to meet members of the orchestra, our inspiring conductors and local professional musicians who have come through the Bedfordshire Music scene. Hear more about the incredible music we're playing, what our audience thinks and what really happens behind the scenes... For more info: www.bedfordsymphony.com
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Two professional violists, Liz O'Hara and Stephanie Knutsen, explore diverse perspectives in the music field through conversations together and with friends. Whether gaining fresh insights from industry innovators or laughing their way through a show like Mozart in the Jungle, Liz and Steph hope to inspire musicians, particularly freelancers, to feel a sense of agency in their lives. **Note: This podcast was formerly titled the ViolaCentric podcast**
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Welcome to Relaxing Sounds – Your Daily Escape into Peace, Calm, and Stillness In a world full of stress, noise, and constant stimulation, Relaxing Sounds offers a much-needed pause. Whether you're winding down after a long day, meditating in the morning, or simply creating a peaceful atmosphere in your home or workspace, Relaxing Sounds delivers a soothing audio experience designed to calm your mind and reset your energy. Each episode of Relaxing Sounds is filled with soft ambient audio—gen ...
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Retired Ames resident makes violins sing again for aspiring musicians
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48:06Paul Lasley has repaired and donated 18 used violins in the last year for students in need. Also in this episode, ISU psychology professor Doug Gentile shares how acts of kindness towards others can help us take better care of ourselves, too.By Charity Nebbe, Dani Gehr, Samantha McIntosh
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AD-FREE BONUS: Light Wind - Light Rain - Deep Sleep
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1:01:48Hey, it’s Katie and I want to welcome you to this special bonus episode. It’ll be here for you completely ad-free for the next week so you can get a feel of what it’s like to be a PREMIUM member. If you’d like an easy ad-free experience for all of our podcasts - that’s over 200 episodes each month, then JOIN PREMIUM today at https://WomensMeditatio…
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Hello Beautiful, I'm so grateful you're here with me. 💗 This episode of soothing sleep sounds, peaceful nature ambience, calming water sounds, white noise, and gentle background audio is designed to help you relax, unwind, and fall asleep with ease. Whether you’re seeking ocean waves, rain sounds, forest soundscapes, or soft atmospheric tones, each…
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Beethoven’s only opera, Fidelio, invites us into a timeless story of bravery, love, and moral resolve. Its themes of political freedom and courage feel just as urgent in 2026 as they did 220 years ago in French-occupied Vienna. We welcome opera director Tara Faircloth to the podcast to discuss her fresh take on this work whose central ideas still s…
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'Americanness' across two cultures and 70 years
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47:57For the Talk of Iowa book club, author Carol Roh Spalding and expert readers discuss the short story collection 'Waiting for Mr. Kim.' The connected stories in 'Waiting for Mr. Kim' are quintessentially American — an immigrant family builds a life in San Francisco drawn by the promise of opportunity. Over the decades, the family grows and struggles…
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Hello Beautiful, I'm so grateful you're here with me. 💗 This episode of soothing sleep sounds, peaceful nature ambience, calming water sounds, white noise, and gentle background audio is designed to help you relax, unwind, and fall asleep with ease. Whether you’re seeking ocean waves, rain sounds, forest soundscapes, or soft atmospheric tones, each…
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The Comforting Sounds of the Rainforest
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1:05:29Hello Beautiful, I'm so grateful you're here with me. 💗 This episode of soothing sleep sounds, peaceful nature ambience, calming water sounds, white noise, and gentle background audio is designed to help you relax, unwind, and fall asleep with ease. Whether you’re seeking ocean waves, rain sounds, forest soundscapes, or soft atmospheric tones, each…
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Ep 41. Del Gesu Part 5; Cremona under siege, violins and drama!
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53:27Lets take a look at the tumultuous 1730s in Cremona shall we? And how the following events were in some way the making of our hero. As armies clash in the War of the Polish Succession, Del Gesu returns to his father's workshop, heralding a period of profound transformation in his craft. Discover how this chaotic era influenced Del Gesu's violins, l…
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Hello Beautiful, I'm so grateful you're here with me. 💗 This episode of soothing sleep sounds, peaceful nature ambience, calming water sounds, white noise, and gentle background audio is designed to help you relax, unwind, and fall asleep with ease. Whether you’re seeking ocean waves, rain sounds, forest soundscapes, or soft atmospheric tones, each…
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Reading the 1937 novel 'Their Eyes Were Watching God' is still a moving experience today
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47:51A conversation with expert readers about 'Their Eyes Were Watching God' for the 'Talk of Iowa' Book Club. Author Zora Neale Hurston drew on her experience as a folklorist, anthologist and a Black woman who came of age in the Jim Crow South when she wrote her beloved novel. (This show was originally produced August 12, 2025.)…
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Hello Beautiful, I'm so grateful you're here with me. 💗 This episode of soothing sleep sounds, peaceful nature ambience, calming water sounds, white noise, and gentle background audio is designed to help you relax, unwind, and fall asleep with ease. Whether you’re seeking ocean waves, rain sounds, forest soundscapes, or soft atmospheric tones, each…
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Hello Beautiful, I'm so grateful you're here with me. 💗 This episode of soothing sleep sounds, peaceful nature ambience, calming water sounds, white noise, and gentle background audio is designed to help you relax, unwind, and fall asleep with ease. Whether you’re seeking ocean waves, rain sounds, forest soundscapes, or soft atmospheric tones, each…
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Screw Resolutions...Let's Make Magic Together (Opens 1.26.26) 😘
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5:37It’s a new year, Beautiful, and the air is a little lighter. Do you feel it? https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/waitlist The sun is shining a little brighter. And I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels like today is the day for a fresh start. But instead of making a list of all the things you resolve to start, do, or become, perhaps you’ll consid…
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Exploring Native histories in 'Warrior Girl Unearthed'
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48:05'Warrior Girl Unearthed' is a young adult thriller that gives readers insight into Ojibwe culture, the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, missing and murdered Indigenous persons and teenage shenanigans. On this episode of 'Talk of Iowa,' host Charity Nebbe talks with author Angeline Boulley about her inspiration for the novel, …
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Did you know there's MAGIC in your Meditation Practice? Say Goodbye to Anxiety and Hello to More Peace & More Prosperity! Here Are the 5 Secrets on How to Unleash Your Meditation Magic https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcast…
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A Strategy for Setting Intentions for the New Year for Our Music Lives
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8:08As we enter the new year, this short episode is meant to give you food for thought as you set your goals or intentions for your music life in the new year. That could be for your own music practice or for your child(ren) involved in music lessons. Whenever you listen, I hope it gives you some good starting points to think about your own goals and i…
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Grappling with community, faith and truth in 'The Exvangelicals'
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47:58In this episode of the 'Talk of Iowa' book club, author Sarah McCammon and expert readers discuss 'The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church.' The book is a blend of memoir and reporting, focusing on McCammon's life growing up in an evangelical church in Missouri and attending an evangelical college before parting …
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AD-FREE BONUS: Dreams of a Magical Island
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1:05:52Did you know there's MAGIC in your Meditation Practice? Say Goodbye to Anxiety and Hello to More Peace & More Prosperity! Here Are the 5 Secrets on How to Unleash Your Meditation Magic https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets Hey, it’s Katie and I want to welcome you to this special bonus episode. It’ll be here for you completely ad-free for th…
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'James' explores a new side of Mark Twain's classic
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48:04'James' is a retelling of Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,' but this time the story is told by Huck’s companion, Jim or James. James is an enslaved man who flees when he learns that he is at risk of being sold. Expert readers Rachelle Chase, Faye Dant and Jocelyn Chadwick discuss their reading experiences for this episode of the 'T…
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The power of story and food in the memoir 'Kitchen Arabic'
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48:01In 1946 Joseph Geha moved with his family from Lebanon to Toledo, Ohio. He grew up on his family’s stories and delicious Lebanese food, and brings them together in the book 'Kitchen Arabic.' On the Talk of Iowa book club, Geha discusses the book with host Charity Nebbe and expert readers. (This episode was originally produced on Dec. 17, 2024.)…
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Come Home to Yourself Tonight (Slow Acoustic Guitar)
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In the months leading up to Christmas, artisans in Indian-controlled Kashmir are generally busy making ornaments that end up on Christmas trees around the world. They work in home-based workshops using a traditional papier-mâché technique. Typically, they have to hustle to fill orders, but this year, because of US tariffs imposed by the Trump admin…
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AD-FREE BONUS: Airy Atmosphere Lullaby
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1:00:51Did you know there's MAGIC in your Meditation Practice? Say Goodbye to Anxiety and Hello to More Peace & More Prosperity! Here Are the 5 Secrets on How to Unleash Your Meditation Magic https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets Hey, it’s Katie and I want to welcome you to this special bonus episode. It’ll be here for you completely ad-free for th…
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