Laurel Thomsen California
Classically trained violinist/violist Laurel Thomsen performs, composes, and records across a variety of genres. She enjoys adding depth and emotion to the music of songwriters and has a knack for creating infectious melodies. A private lessons teacher since 1996, and since 2009, online via Skype, Laurel is also the creator and host of the Violin Geek Podcast, and an author for Strings magazine. ... more
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