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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.

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Episode 30: Sell It To Me Sep 02, 2020

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How does a modern maker make money? What's the options for selling and how does one make it work? Chris Jacoby shares his years of experience making and selling, what has worked and what hasn't. We share lines we've used to make sales, and continue our segment: Two Truths and A Lie.

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Episode 28: Hot! Bow! Action! Aug 05, 2020

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When was the hot hot evolution of the bow? Rozie and Jerry bequeath the history of bowmaking in France, plus bow maker Matt Wehling delights us with his awewsomeness and schools us on works toward preservation of endangered bow materials.

Stay tuned as Chris, Jerry, and Rozie play two truths and a lie.

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Episode 27: Made in the Americas, part 2 Jul 01, 2020

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But how did violin making come to Mexico and South America? When European instrument making met indigenous American hands, what sprang from this? Join Rozie & Jerry for an interview with Jaime Gabriel, Mexican luthier and recent transplant to the states.

Special Guest: Jaime Gabriel.

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Episode 26: Made in the Americas Jun 07, 2020

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Join us, Omosapiens, as we explore violin making in the greater continent, not just the states. Ben Hebbert chats with Rozie about some earliest known American Makers, and later luthier Damien Stoppani pauses his travels to tell us about Lutheria Sobre Ruedas - Luthiery On Wheels, and his travels along the continent in his bus.

Special Guest: Damien Stoppani.

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Episode 25: That Baroque Life May 06, 2020

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Join Chris, Jerry, and Rozie as they explore baroque style from both a luthiers perspective as well as a player's perspective. Special guests Sarah Peck walks us through her relationships with clients seeking to play in the baroque style, followed by an interview with Juliana Soltis, touring professional baroque cellist, exploring the different colors of sound created in this unique time period.

Special Guests: Juliana Soltis and Sarah Peck.

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Episode 24: How Are You Coping Apr 15, 2020

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Across the globe, shops are closed, and work for musicians is difficult to find. Listeners contribute: how are we coping? Hosts Rozie, Chris, and Jerry update us.

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Episode 23: Well This is No Joke Apr 01, 2020

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Chris and Rozie chat with Ben Hebbert about the state of our industry, facing Covid-19 pressures.

Special Guest: Benjamin Hebbert.

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Episode 22: The Chemicals, Part 2 + Corona update Mar 16, 2020

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Continuing our talk on chemical safety! Also we have a talk with Charissa Lynn (BSN, RN, flight nurse) for a discussion on shop & workplace safety in light of the Covid-19 outbreak. Stay safe out there!

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Episode 21: The Chemicals, Part 1 Mar 04, 2020

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What kinds of chemicals are we exposed to in this industry, and how can we better protect ourselves? Join us for part 1 where we interview a young cancer survivor.

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Episode 20: Pablo's Adventure a.k.a. Never trust Steve Sincere Feb 05, 2020

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In the summer of 2015 a violin theft ring was operating in in the south eastern United States. Hear the story of how the arrest unfolded in Pablo Alfaro's shop.

Special Guest: Pablo Alfaro.

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