LaurelThomsen Violin Viola Performance Instruction Recording Classical Fiddle Styles World Music Improvisation Welcome! I am a classically trained violinist and violist exploring alternative approaches to playing and teaching in Monterey, California. I have been performing since I was a child, have taught professionally for over 10 years, and have recorded for several artists and bands across genres ranging from classical and Celtic to folk, cabaret, and Rock. In 2006 I co-produced a CD of Celtic music with vocalist Shannon Miller of our group, Sweetfire. The CD is now available for purchase. !!Click here for CD ordering info!!../CD.htmlshapeimage_1_link_0
 
 
Spontaneous sit in with Mike Beck
Monday, June 4, 2007
I went out to see Mike Beck and the Bohemian Saints play at Plaza Linda in Carmel Valley Village on Saturday and ended up sitting in with the band for the second set. The experience brought me back
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New Violin Pickup
April 18, 2007
I have performed a few times now with my new violin pickup and am very excited about the warm, natural sound quality it produces. I have also been enjoying the freedom it gives me to move with the
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The Sweetfire CD
Jan 8, 2007
Shannon and I began the recording process in April 2006 with a fairly complete idea of the songs we wanted to record and the instrumentation for each song, however, many aspects  of the polished
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"Let the beauty of what you love be what you do." - Rumi
 
Upcoming Public Performances:
 
Sep 4, 2008 7:30PM-10:30PM
Sweetfire
Ye Olde Royal Oak
1240 Coleman Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95050
 
Sep 21, 2008 7 PM
Peace Train
Little Fox Theater
2215 Broadway
Redwood City, CA 94063
www.foxdream.com
 
Sep 28, 2008 7 PM
Peace Train
142 Throckmorton Theatre
Mill Valley, California 94941
www.142throckmortontheatre.com
 
 
Check back soon for
Summer/Fall 2008 Performances.
 
 
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