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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.

Latest Episodes:

Episode 80: The Future of English Violin Making Jul 16, 2025

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Elizabeth Perry talks with Benjamin Hebbert and John Wright about the future of training violin makers in the UK.

Special Guests: Benjamin Hebbert and John Wright .

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Episode 79: Bear Necessities: Navigating Economic Uncertainy Jun 25, 2025

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The market keeps changing. Luthiers, shop owners, and resellers are doing their best to stay profitable in a economic uncertainty. What are some practical steps to take? Join Rozie and Brandon as they talk with Daniel Jobe of the CPA firm Friedman, Kannenberg & Co., a group that has been serving the music industry for over 30 years. to discuss the economic landscape and pressures we are currently facing.

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Episode 78: You asked, we answered. May 16, 2025

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Team Omo answers listener submitted questions

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Episode 77: Model Behavior Apr 16, 2025

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Jerry interviews violin makers Michael Doran and Ryan Soltis about making new models and personal models.

Special Guests: Michael Doran and Ryan Soltis .

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Episode 76: Bows & Riches with Richard Morency Mar 28, 2025

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Katherine and Joshua talk bows with bow maker Richard Morency.

Special Guest: Richard Morency .

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Episode 75: Killer Business Apps! Feb 18, 2025

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Guest host Becka Hannigan talks with Rozie DeLoach-Zimmerman and Anya Burgess about applications to make running your violin shop easier.

Special Guests: Anya Burgess and Rozie Deloach .

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Episode 74: The Linda Chronicles Dec 18, 2024

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Omo meets the Violin Chronicles!

Special Guest: Linda Lespets .

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Episode 73: The Bespoke Bow Nov 13, 2024

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Katherine and Brandon talk with Bow Maker Darrell Hanks about his process for creating a bow tailored to the players needs.

Special Guest: Darrell Hanks .

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Episode 72: Bruce Babbitt and the Music Region of Markneukirchen and Schönbach Oct 16, 2024

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Brandon and Jerry talk with Bruce Babbitt about studying instruments and bows of the Music Region of Germany, publishing books, and being a "pollinator" of violins.

Special Guest: Bruce Babbitt .

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Episode 71: Origin Stories Sep 25, 2024

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

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