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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.

Episodes

Episode 81: Lifetime of Learning, Part 1

August 27, 2025 • 56 mins
Liz Perry and Becka Hannigan talk with Alex Wilson of the VMSA and Antoine Nedelec of the CSVM. Special Guests: Alex Wilson and Antoine Nedelec.
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Episode 80: The Future of English Violin Making

July 16, 2025 • 57 mins
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

June 25, 2025 • 64 mins
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 • 62 mins
Team Omo answers listener submitted questions
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Episode 77: Model Behavior

April 16, 2025 • 45 mins
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

March 28, 2025 • 63 mins
Katherine and Joshua talk bows with bow maker Richard Morency. Special Guest: Richard Morency .
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Episode 75: Killer Business Apps!

February 18, 2025 • 49 mins
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

December 18, 2024 • 52 mins
Omo meets the Violin Chronicles! Special Guest: Linda Lespets .
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Episode 73: The Bespoke Bow

November 13, 2024 • 47 mins
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

October 16, 2024 • 52 mins
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

September 25, 2024 • 48 mins
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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Episode 70: The Baton with Philip J Kass

August 21, 2024 • 59 mins
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 .
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Episode 69: Oberlin For Everyone

July 17, 2024 • 57 mins
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.
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Episode 68: The American Violin, with John Montgomery

June 19, 2024 • 60 mins
“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 ...
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Episode 67: ViolinABox (The World Violin)

May 15, 2024 • 62 mins
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.
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Episode 66: Unlocking Inspiration

April 17, 2024 • 40 mins
Elizabeth and Katherine are joined by guest Kristin Siegfried Ballenger to discuss creativity and getting the job done. Special Guest: Kristin Sigfried Ballenger .
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Episode 65: Interpersonal Relations

March 20, 2024 • 68 mins
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 .
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Episode 64: 5 years in review

February 14, 2024 • 56 mins
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 .
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Episode 63: Love, Fear, and Learning

December 20, 2023 • 69 mins
Katherine Kidwell gets real with Rozie and Jerry about taking direction of her own learning.
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Episode 62: Cultivating Focus

November 15, 2023 • 55 mins
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 .
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