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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.

Location:

United States

Description:

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.

Language:

English

Contact:

2147188095


Episodes
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Episode 71: Origin Stories

9/25/2024
Katherine Kidwell and editor Joshua Litton go over community submitted responses of what got listeners into the trade, and what keeps them there.

Duration:00:48:25

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Episode 70: The Baton with Philip J Kass

8/21/2024
Rozie and Brandon talk to Philip Kass about his involvment with the VSA over the years. Also covered is the 50th anniversary of the VSA, and the upcoming convention. Special Guest: Philip J. Kass .

Duration:00:59:10

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Episode 69: Oberlin For Everyone

7/17/2024
Rozie and Liz talk with Jerry Lynn and Jerry Pasewicz about what it takes to put on a workshop. Special Guests: Jerry Lynn and Jerry Pasewicz.

Duration:00:57:56

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Episode 68: The American Violin, with John Montgomery

6/19/2024
“The American Violin” is a 2016 publication by the American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers (which we may refer to as AFVBM or “The Federation”). This book was a monumental culmination of efforts by many folks in The Federation and the general violin trade. It very eloquently tells the story of American violin making- when and where it started, how it spread, and to whom it served. Guest John Montgomery joins Jerry and Brandon to tell this story. Special Guest: John Montgomery.

Duration:01:00:40

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Episode 67: ViolinABox (The World Violin)

5/15/2024
What happens when you put ten luthiers from nine countries in a box? Learn more about the ViolinABox, it's makers, and it's journey: https://violinabox.org/ Support Lutheirs Sans Frontiers: https://lsfusa.org/ Listen to more of Kat Glaze: https://www.instagram.com/katandthefiddle/ Special Guest: Andrew Carruthers.

Duration:01:02:11

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Episode 66: Unlocking Inspiration

4/17/2024
Elizabeth and Katherine are joined by guest Kristin Siegfried Ballenger to discuss creativity and getting the job done. Special Guest: Kristin Sigfried Ballenger .

Duration:00:40:48

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Episode 65: Interpersonal Relations

3/20/2024
Katherine and Elizabeth talk to Korinthia Kline and Robyn Sullivan about navigating personal mistakes in dealing with the public. Special Guests: Korinthia Klein and Robyn Sullivan .

Duration:01:08:56

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Episode 64: 5 years in review

2/14/2024
Jerry and Rozie are joined by fellow Omo founder Chris Jacoby to talk about 5 years of Omo. Later, Gerard KilBride joins Brandon Godman to talk about bridges. Special Guests: Christopher Jacoby and Gerard KilBride .

Duration:00:56:36

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Episode 63: Love, Fear, and Learning

12/20/2023
Katherine Kidwell gets real with Rozie and Jerry about taking direction of her own learning.

Duration:01:09:50

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Episode 62: Cultivating Focus

11/15/2023
Editor at large Jason Peoples puts Rozie and Jerry on the hotseat to talk about focus along with Omo host alum, and now guest, Christopher Jacoby. Special Guests: Christopher Jacoby , Jerry Lynn, and Rozie Deloach .

Duration:00:55:23

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Episode 61: Sam I am

10/18/2023
Rozie sits down to talk with Brooklyn based violin maker Samuel Zygmuntowicz. Special Guest: Samuel Zygmuntowicz .

Duration:01:00:35

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Episode 60: Building Bridges

9/20/2023
Brandon and Katherine talk to Grand Rapids, MI based restorer and maker Matthew Noykos about all things bridges. Special Guest: Matthew Noykos.

Duration:00:57:45

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Episode 59: The National Music Museum

8/16/2023
Rozie and Jerry discuss the importants of museums. We find out about the National Music Museum and it's reopening. For our Coda, we catch up with Ben Hebbert and get some words of wisdom. Special Guests: Andrew Dipper, Benjamin Hebbert, and Claire Givens.

Duration:00:48:00

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Episode 58: Cutting Necks

7/19/2023
Rozie and Jason record live from the Oberlin Restoration Workshop with too many guests to list!

Duration:00:43:35

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Episode 57: Rest Insured

6/14/2023
Brandon and Rozie talk about the riveting world of insurance.

Duration:01:00:51

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Episode 56: What is tone wood?

5/17/2023
Jason and Jerry talk to Shannon Rogers of Shannon's Lumber Industry Update about tone wood. Liz gives her reaction to the interview. Special Guest: Shannon Rogers .

Duration:01:04:09

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Episode 55: Project Blue Book part 3: Beyond the Bluebook

4/21/2023
Jerry and Liz talk with Joe Grubaugh and Sigrun Seifert on their career in instrument restoration and their time at the Weisshaar shop. Special Guest: Grubaugh & Seifert .

Duration:00:54:46

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Episode 54: Pernambuco part 2

3/15/2023
Rozie and Brandon talk with Yung Chin regarding the latest CITES developments. Special Guest: Yung Chin.

Duration:01:00:57

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Episode 53: Project Blue Book part 2

2/15/2023
Rozie and Jerry talk with Bill Scott regarding his role with the Weisshaar book Special Guest: Bill Scott.

Duration:00:53:45

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Episode 52: Project Blue Book

12/21/2022
Rozie and Elizabeth discuss the importance of Weisshaarr book. Rozie interviews Margaret Shipman on it's creation. The book can be found at https://www.weisshaarrepairbook.com Special Guest: Margaret Shipman.

Duration:00:51:04