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The Jazz Violin Podcast

by Matt Holborn

The Jazz Violin Podcast is a monthly podcast by violinist Matt Holborn, interviewing a different violinist each month!

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  1. Episode 69 - What do we think about when we play?

    To have your questions answered join the patreon or email in at [email protected] Check out my beginners class video course HERE Come to my online Crash Course for Creative Jazz Scale Practise HERE Join my mailing list HERE

  2. EP 68 How do I play fast?

    In this episode I was asked about staying relaxed when playing fast jazz. How do we managed to make a nice sound, swing and improvise at the same time. Its a classic question everyone who is learning jazz asks at some point. Here are my two cents. Join me on patreon to support the podcast, get…

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  3. Episode 67 - Christian Howes part 2

    Christian Howes is violin and educator based in the U.S. https://christianhowes.com/ To try my Beginners Class, get regular Etudes over jazz standards, join my live classes or get personal help in your jazz violin playing from me, check out my patreon below....

  4. 66-Questions for Learning Jazz Violin: Transcribing and Planning your Practise Goals

    In this episode of "Questions" I answer some questions by my Patreon people. First a question about writing down transcriptions and secondly about how to effectively plan your practise goals.. To learn with me or get your questions read out on the podcast join my Patreon...

  5. Episode 65 - Christian Howes part 1- Thinking about starting out with jazz violin.

    Christian Howes is violin and educator based in the U.S. https://christianhowes.com/ Caseys Go-Fund Me Campaign https://gofund.me/438a1a27 To try my Beginners Class, get regular Etudes over jazz standards, join my live classes or get personal help in your jazz violin playing from me, check out my...

  6. Episode 64 - Gabe Terracciano of the Turtle Island String Quartet

    Gabe Terracciano is a multigenre violinist based in NYC. https://gabeterracciano.com/ To Support the podcast or get involved with my teaching go to.... https://www.patreon.com/mattholborn For a Free Download of an excerpt of my upcoming book of Enclosures for Jazz Violinists, follow the link...

  7. Episode 63 -Matt Pickart, creating the cross genre learning experience CLAZZ Festival

    Check out CLAZZ Festival https://www.clazzmusicfestival.com/ To Support the podcast or get invovled with my teaching go to.... https://www.patreon.com/mattholborn For a Free Download of an excerpt of my upcoming book of Enclosures for Jazz Violinists, follow the link below.…

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  8. Episode 62 - A Beginners Guide to Autumn Leaves.

    A quick beginners guide to improvising with scales over the jazz Standard Autumn Leaves. To support the podcast or get involved in my Jazz Violin Practise Club go to https://www.patreon.com/mattholborn Sign up to my mailing list to receive my free e-book "Enclosures For Jazz Violin", for news…

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  9. Episode 61-Christiaan Van Hemert

    To support the podcast or get involved in my Jazz Violin Practise Club go to https://www.patreon.com/mattholborn Sign up to my mailing list to receive my free e-book "Enclosures For Jazz Violin", for news about the podcast, my teaching and my music...

  10. Episode 60 - Starting out with The Blues

    a quick podcast for violinists first starting out with jazz, looking at how we can practise "The Blues" Join my Free Online Workshop on Blues November 11th 2023 https://www.mattholborn.com/free-workshop-blues-violin Sign up to my jazz violin practise club at www.patreon.com/mattholborn Get my…

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  11. Episode 59 - Raphaël-Tristan Jouaville

    To sign up to Matt's mailing list and find out about the podcast, Matts teaching and get a FREE short PDF E-Book "Introduction to Enclosures" click HERE Raphaël-Tristan Jouaville is a violinist and composer based in Paris To support the podcast go to www.patreon.com/mattholborn

  12. Episode 58 Starting out part 3

    To sign up to Matt's mailing list and find out about the podcast, Matts teaching and get a FREE short PDF E-Book "Introduction to Enclosures" click HERE To support the podcast or join Matts regular guided jazz violin practise sessions go to www.patreon.com/mattholborn This episode is a little bit...

  13. Episode 57 - Jason Anick on Christian Howes and Billy Contreas ”Jazz Fiddle Revolution”

    To sign up to Matt's mailing list and find out about the podcast, Matts teaching and get a FREE short PDF E-Book "Introduction to Enclosures" click HERE To support the podcast or join Matts regular guided jazz violin practise sessions go to www.patreon.com/mattholborn Jason Anick is a violinist,...

  14. Episode 56 - Starting out part 2.

    To sign up to Matt's mailing list and find out about the podcast, Matts teaching and get a FREE short PDF E-Book "Introduction to Enclosures" click HERE To support the podcast or join Matts regular guided jazz violin practise sessions go to www.patreon.com/mattholborn A little bit of advice for...

  15. Episode 55 - Daniel Garlitsky

    To sign up to Matt's mailing list and find out about the podcast, Matts teaching and get a FREE short PDF E-Book "Introduction to Enclosures" click HERE To support the podcast or join Matts regular guided jazz violin practise sessions go to www.patreon.com/mattholborn Daniel Garlitsky is a...

  16. Episode 54 - Tips with Matt - Starting Out

    To sign up to Matt's mailing list and find out about the podcast, Matts teaching and get a FREE short PDF E-Book "Introduction to Enclosures" click HERE To support the podcast or join Matts regular guided jazz violin practise sessions go to www.patreon.com/mattholborn A new solo podcast format!...

  17. Episode 53 - Drew Jurecka

    To sign up to Matt's mailing list and find out about the podcast, Matts teaching and get a FREE short PDF E-Book "Introduction to Enclosures" click HERE To support the podcast or join Matts regular guided jazz violin practise sessions go to www.patreon.com/mattholborn Drew Jurecka is a canadian...

  18. Episode 52- Zach Brock on Zbigniew Seiferts ’Man of the Light’

    To sign up to Matt's mailing list and find out about the podcast, Matts teaching and get a FREE short PDF E-Book "Introduction to Enclosures" click HERE To support the podcast or join Matts regular guided jazz violin practise sessions go to www.patreon.com/mattholborn I chat to Snarky Puppy...

  19. Favourites with Tcha Limberger

    To sign up to Matt's mailing list and find out about the podcast, Matts teaching and get a FREE short PDF E-Book "Introduction to Enclosures" click HERE To support the podcast or join Matts regular guided jazz violin practise sessions go to www.patreon.com/mattholborn New format where I chat with...

  20. Episode 49 - Seonaid Aitken

    To sign up to Matt's mailing list and find out about the podcast, Matts teaching and get a FREE short PDF E-Book "Introduction to Enclosures" click HERE To support the podcast or join Matts regular guided jazz violin practise sessions go to www.patreon.com/mattholborn Seonaid Aitken is a Scottish...

  21. Advice #1 Alexandre Tripodi

    Subscribe and share, it really helps! To sign up to Matt's mailing list and find out about the podcast, Matts teaching and get a FREE short PDF E-Book "Introduction to Enclosures" click HERE To support the podcast or join Matts regular guided jazz violin practise sessions go to...

  22. Episode 48 -Alexandre Cavaliere

    To sign up to Matt's mailing list and find out about the podcast, Matts teaching and get a FREE short PDF E-Book "Introduction to Enclosures" click HERE To support the podcast or join Matts regular guided jazz violin practise sessions go to www.patreon.com/mattholborn Alexandre Cavaliere is a...

  23. Episode 47- 2021 A Year in Review

    A little review of some interesting moments on the podcast in 2021. If you want to support the podcast or join my Jazz Violin Practise Club go to https://www.patreon.com/mattholborn

  24. Episode 46 - Mathias Levy

    To sign up to Matt's mailing list and find out about the podcast, Matts teaching and get a FREE short PDF E-Book "Introduction to Enclosures" click HERE To support the podcast or join Matts regular guided jazz violin practise sessions go to www.patreon.com/mattholborn Mathias Levy is a violinist...

  25. Episode 45 - Tracy Silverman

    Tracy Silverman is an eclectic electric violinist based in Nashville. https://www.tracysilverman.com/ If you want to support the podcast or join my Jazz Violin Practise Club go to https://www.patreon.com/mattholborn

  26. Episode 44 - Dominic Ingham

    Dom Ingham is an excellent young UK based violinist and composer. http://www.dominicingham.com/welcome If you want to support the podcast or join my Jazz Violin Practise Club go to https://www.patreon.com/mattholborn

  27. Episode 43 - Eva Slongo

    Eva Slongo is Swiss violinist and composer based in France. She studied with Didier Lockwood at the CMDL and now creates and performs her own original music as well as teaching countless others how to play jazz violin. She has a fantastic playing style, feel and a terrific command of her...

  28. Episode 42-Nora Germain

    Nora Germain is a jazz violinist and author based in LA. She has played on countless albums and soundtracks as well as producing 10 of her own albums as a bandleader. http://www.noragermain.com/ If you want to support the podcast or join my Jazz Violin Practise Club go to...

  29. Episode 41 - Ben Holder

    Ben Holder is a UK jazz violinist based in the Midlands. A stalwart of the British jazz scene and a household name to fans of UK swing and jazz. https://www.benholdermusic.co.uk/ If you want to support the podcast or join my Jazz Violin Practise Club go to https://www.patreon.com/mattholborn

  30. Episode 40 - Mario Forte

    Mario Forte is an improvising violinist based between NYC and Europe. http://www.marioforte.com/ If you want to support the podcast or join my Jazz Violin Practise Club go to https://www.patreon.com/mattholborn

  31. Episode 39 - Grappelli Special with Martin Taylor

    Martin Taylor is a British guitarist based in Scotland. He was a longstanding collaborator with Stephane Grappelli and now tours the world and has taught thousands of guitarists around the world through his online academy. https://martintaylor.com/ If you want to support the podcast or join my…

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  32. Episode 38 - Yannick Hiwat

    Yannick Hiwat is a violinist, composer and educator based in the Netherlands. https://yannickhiwat.com/ To support the podcast or to get involved with my Jazz Violin Practise Club, check out my Patreon below https://www.patreon.com/mattholborn Check out Charlie MacCarthy's new book…

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  33. Episode 37 -Laura Risk on Ginger Smock

    It was pleasure to chat with excellent fiddler and scholar Laura Risk about the life, career and music of the amazing Ginger Smock. Check out her article in Strings Magazine below https://stringsmagazine.com/ginger-smock-first-lady-of-the-jazz-violin/ You can buy her music below from AB Fable, an...

  34. Episode 36 - Miguel Atwood Ferguson

    Miguel Atwood Ferguson is an improvising violinist, violist, composer, arranger and orchestrator for many left-field electronic, jazz, soul, hiphop and pop acts. https://www.miguelatwoodferguson.com/ To support the podcast or to get involved with my Jazz Violin Practise Club, check out my Patreon...

  35. Episode 35 - Ben Powell

    Ben Powell is an english violinist based in Texas US. Check out his website below https://www.ben-powell.com/ To support the podcast or to get involved with my Jazz Violin Practise Club, check out my Patreon below https://www.patreon.com/mattholborn

  36. Episode 34 - Evan Price

    Evan Price is a violinist from the USA, he has played with the Turtle Island String Quartet and is a master improvisor. https://www.evanpricemusic.com/ To support the podcast or to get involved with my Jazz Violin Practise Club, check out my Patreon below https://www.patreon.com/mattholborn

  37. Episode 33 - Johanna Burnheart

    Johanna Burnheart is a German violinist based in London UK. Her new album is coming out of Ropeadope Records on October 30th 2020. Disclaimer-I pronounce her name wrong in the introduction, it is actually pronounced 'Yohanna"... https://johannaburnheart.bandcamp.com/album/burnheart To support the...

  38. Episode 32 - Adam Bałdych

    Adam Bałdych is a Polish jazz violinist, one of the best and most original in the world. Enjoy To support the podcast or to get involved with my Jazz Violin Practise Club check out my Patreon below https://www.patreon.com/mattholborn

  39. Episode 31 Matt Glaser

    Matt Glaser is a fiddler, educator, and author, who has performed with Stephane Grappelli, David Grisman, Lee Konitz, Bob Dylan, J. Geils, Leo Kottke, Joe Lovano, Charlie Haden, Michael Brecker, Kenny Werner, Alison Krauss, Bela Fleck, the Waverly Consort, Fiddle Fever, and the Wayfaring…

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  40. Episode 30 - Ernst Reijseger (Seifert Competition special)

    Ernst Reijseger is a Dutch cellist and is one of the judges of this years (2020) Seifert Competition. To watch this years competition or find out more info about the semi finalists follow this link https://seifertcompetition.com/en/ Patreon You can become a patron of the podcast on Patreon by...

  41. Episode 29 - Sara Caswell

    Sara Caswell is a Grammy award nominated violinist based in New York. She is a faculty member at Berklee College of Music and the Manhattan School of Music. https://saracaswell.com/ Patreon You can become a patron of the podcast on Patreon by following this link...

  42. Special with Jason Anick and Jake Brillhart

    Jason Anick is an amazing jazz violinist based in the USA and Jake Brillhart is the super talented violin maker behind this amazing project, helping musicians all over in this time of need. To get involved with the project, either to buy raffle ticket to win the violin or to get financial help…

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  43. Episode 28 - Regina Carter

    Regina Carter is an American violinist and composer, she probably needs no introduction. She is one of the greatest violinists around and I was honoured to have her spend the time to chat with me. http://www.reginacarter.com/ Patreon You can become a patron of the podcast on Patreon by following...

  44. Episode 27 - Billy Contreras

    Billy Contreras is a violinist based around Nashville USA. He is one of my favourite players and I was really excited to chat to him about what he has been working on recently. I have started a new podcast called.... Locked in the Green Room https://linktr.ee/mattholborn A 'Green Room' is the...

  45. Episode 26-Bastien Ribot

    Bastien Ribot is a french violinist based in Paris. He plays with his own band the RP Quartet as well as with countless others in the French jazz scene. You can become a patron of the podcast on Patreon by following this link https://www.patreon.com/Jazzviolinpodcast Becoming a patron of the...

  46. Episode 25 - Aaron Weinstein

    Aaron Weinstein is a jazz violinist and mandolinist based in NYC. He plays with incredible feel and has a style steeped heavily in jazz language and musicality. http://www.aaronweinstein.net/ You can become a patron of the podcast on Patreon by following this link...

  47. Episode 24-Thomas Gould

    Thomas Gould is a classical violinist who also plays great jazz. He has played with a whole host of British jazz legends and continues to play with musicians like Gwilym Simcock and Liam Noble. He also tours the world as a classical soloist. http://www.thomasgould.com/ You can become a patron of...

  48. Episode 23 - Mads Tolling

    Mads Tolling is a Danish violinist based in the U.S. He has played with the Turtle Island String Quartet, Stanley Clarke and many others. Great sound, amazing technique and full of bop language, one of my favourite players! http://madstolling.com/ You can become a patron of the podcast on Patreon...

  49. Episode 22-In memory of Steve Aston with Bar Zalel (extra October episode)

    All music featured in this episode can be purchased from the link below (all proceeds go to the Steve Aston Foundation) https://grimaldicinematique.bandcamp.com/ You can donate to the Steve Aston Foundation via the link below https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/steve-aston-foundation Steve...

  50. Episode 21-Fiona Monbet

    Fiona Monbet Fiona Monbet is a French violinist, composer and conductor based in Paris. She was a protégé of Didier Lockwood and spent many years learning and touring with him from the age of 10 years old. She has a number of albums out in her own name all available from her website and all...

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The Jazz Violin Podcast is a monthly podcast by violinist Matt Holborn, interviewing a different violinist each month!

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How many episodes does The Jazz Violin Podcast have?

The Jazz Violin Podcast has 70 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on September 30, 2024.

What is The Jazz Violin Podcast about?

The Jazz Violin Podcast is a monthly podcast by violinist Matt Holborn, interviewing a different violinist each month!

How often does The Jazz Violin Podcast release new episodes?

The Jazz Violin Podcast publishes monthly, based on its 70 episodes since March 2018.

Who hosts The Jazz Violin Podcast?

The Jazz Violin Podcast is created and hosted by Matt Holborn.
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