Best Rozie DeLoach & Chris Jacoby Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 68: The American Violin, with John Montgomery 1:00:40

15d ago1:00:40

1:00:40

“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,…

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Episode 67: ViolinABox (The World Violin) 1:02:11

2M ago1:02:11

1:02:11

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 40:48

3M ago40:48

40:48

Elizabeth and Katherine are joined by guest Kristin Siegfried Ballenger to discuss creativity and getting the job done. Special Guest: Kristin Sigfried Ballenger .By for Luthiers, by Luthiers

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Episode 65: Interpersonal Relations 1:08:56

4M ago1:08:56

1:08:56

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 .By for Luthiers, by Luthiers

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Episode 64: 5 years in review 56:36

5M ago56:36

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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 .By for Luthiers, by Luthiers

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Episode 63: Love, Fear, and Learning 1:09:50

7M ago1:09:50

1:09:50

Katherine Kidwell gets real with Rozie and Jerry about taking direction of her own learning.By for Luthiers, by Luthiers

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Episode 62: Cultivating Focus 55:23

8M ago55:23

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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 .By for Luthiers, by Luthiers

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Episode 61: Sam I am 1:00:35

9M ago1:00:35

1:00:35

Rozie sits down to talk with Brooklyn based violin maker Samuel Zygmuntowicz. Special Guest: Samuel Zygmuntowicz .By for Luthiers, by Luthiers

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Episode 60: Building Bridges 57:45

10M ago57:45

57:45

Brandon and Katherine talk to Grand Rapids, MI based restorer and maker Matthew Noykos about all things bridges. Special Guest: Matthew Noykos.By for Luthiers, by Luthiers

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Episode 59: The National Music Museum 48:00

11M ago48:00

48:00

Rozie and Jerry discuss the importants of museums. We find out about the National Music Museum and it's reopening. For our Coda, we catch up with Ben Hebbert and get some words of wisdom. Special Guests: Andrew Dipper, Benjamin Hebbert, and Claire Givens.By for Luthiers, by Luthiers

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Episode 58: Cutting Necks 43:35

12M ago43:35

43:35

Rozie and Jason record live from the Oberlin Restoration Workshop with too many guests to list!By for Luthiers, by Luthiers

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Episode 57: Rest Insured 1:00:51

1y ago1:00:51

1:00:51

Brandon and Rozie talk about the riveting world of insurance.By for Luthiers, by Luthiers

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Episode 56: What is tone wood? 1:04:09

1y ago1:04:09

1:04:09

Jason and Jerry talk to Shannon Rogers of Shannon's Lumber Industry Update about tone wood. Liz gives her reaction to the interview. Special Guest: Shannon Rogers .By for Luthiers, by Luthiers

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Episode 55: Project Blue Book part 3: Beyond the Bluebook 54:46

1y ago54:46

54:46

Jerry and Liz talk with Joe Grubaugh and Sigrun Seifert on their career in instrument restoration and their time at the Weisshaar shop. Special Guest: Grubaugh & Seifert .By for Luthiers, by Luthiers

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Episode 54: Pernambuco part 2 1:00:57

1+ y ago1:00:57

1:00:57

Rozie and Brandon talk with Yung Chin regarding the latest CITES developments. Special Guest: Yung Chin.By for Luthiers, by Luthiers

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Episode 53: Project Blue Book part 2 53:45

1+ y ago53:45

53:45

Rozie and Jerry talk with Bill Scott regarding his role with the Weisshaar book Special Guest: Bill Scott.By for Luthiers, by Luthiers

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Episode 52: Project Blue Book 51:04

1+ y ago51:04

51:04

Rozie and Elizabeth discuss the importance of Weisshaarr book. Rozie interviews Margaret Shipman on it's creation. The book can be found at https://www.weisshaarrepairbook.com Special Guest: Margaret Shipman.By for Luthiers, by Luthiers

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Episode 51: Sharpening, how to cut corners. 55:24

1+ y ago55:24

55:24

Michael Doran is back on Omo to talk about all things sharpening. Special Guest: Michael Doran.By for Luthiers, by Luthiers

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Episode 50: Pernambuco 1:06:04

1+ y ago1:06:04

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It’s time to dive deep into Pernambuco! This is a deeply consequential topic for stringed instrument musicians, music shop owners, and makers alike. What is the future of this endangered wood for bow making? Will it be legal to buy or sell just a few short weeks from now? Will Brazil, with the right leadership, be able to protect this dwindling res…

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Episode 49: VSA 2022 1:16:07

2y ago1:16:07

1:16:07

Brandon talks all things VSA with Anya Burgess and Chris Ulbricht. Items for the VSA scholarship auction can be brought to the convention and dropped off in the vendor room on Monday, November 14th, or shipped to Howard Core by November 1st. Ship to: Hans Anderson/Howard Core Inc. 23371 Mulholland Dr 271 Woodland Hills, CA 91364 Special Guests: Any…

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Episode 48: Vienna 51:37

2y ago51:37

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Rozie talks about her recent trip to Vienna, and the Viennese tradition of instrument making with Ben and Jerry (not the icecream guys.) Special Guest: Benjamin Hebbert.By for Luthiers, by Luthiers

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Episode 47: The Experts Part 3: The path to attribution 55:46

2y ago55:46

55:46

Team Omo is joined by Christopher Reuning, Claire Givens, and Stefan Hersh to discuss their process for instrument attribution. Special Guests: Brandon Godman, Christopher Reuning, Claire Givens, and Stefan Hersh .By for Luthiers, by Luthiers

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Episode 46: The Experts: Tools and Resources 59:41

2y ago59:41

59:41

On Rozie and Brandon's continuing search to understand experts in the identification field, in this episode we explore the tools and resources of the trade. From blacklights to libraries, dendrochronology to databases, we consult with Christopher Reuning, Claire Givens, and Benjamin Hebbert. This episode sponsored by Hancrafted Market and Learning …

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Episode 45: The Experts: Origins 1:04:54

2y ago1:04:54

1:04:54

Three experts in the violin identification field share with us how they got their start. Join Rozie and Brandon as they chat with Christoper Reuning, Ben Hebbert, and Sawyer Thomson. Special Guests: Benjamin Hebbert, Brandon Godman, Christopher Reuning, and Sawyer Thomson.By for Luthiers, by Luthiers

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Episode 44: Tsukomogami: The Will of the Instrument 47:23

2y ago47:23

47:23

Do inanimate objects sometimes have a will of their own? Does a violin have it's own agenda? Tsukomogami is a japanese folk belief that tools become more alive over time. Join Rozie DeLoach and Brandon Godman, discussing a few violin histories in which there seems to be more afoot than just the influence of humans. Jerry Lynn tells the story of the…

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Episode 43: A Sticky Situation 54:09

2+ y ago54:09

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What are the origins of hide glue, and how did it become THE glue of choice for violin makers? Join Rozie DeLoach and Jerry Lynn as they interview violinmaker and glue enthusiast Michael Doran, who even experimented making his own batch of hide glue. And stay tuned for MJ Kwan, who talks about her Ultimate Glue Test and the recent national results …

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Episode 42: Peaches: the Matchmaker 48:11

2+ y ago48:11

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Brandon Godman joins Rozie & Jerry, discussing the thrill of violin hunting, along with his multifaceted career. Splitting his time between The Fiddle Mercantile in San Francisco and The Violin Shop in Nashville, Brandon is deeply knowledgable through the country in the art of matching the right violin to the right restorer and right shop. Special …

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Episode 41: The Egg and I, and Antoine 58:06

2+ y ago58:06

58:06

Rozie and Jerry talk with the executive director of the Chicago School of Violinmaking, Antoine Nedelec. Special Guest: Antoine Nedelec.By for Luthiers, by Luthiers

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Episode 40: Family: Oberlin 38:56

2+ y ago38:56

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What feels like family? For us, its Oberlin. Rozie and Jerry talk with Anna Hoffman, manager of the Oberlin Conservatory summer programs, about what the program offers for luthiers and beyond. For years this campus has been connecting people in the arts and fostering excellence.By for Luthiers, by Luthiers

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Episode 39: Trevor Davis: Gettin Wood 45:30

2+ y ago45:30

45:30

From choosing the right tree for tonewood, to safely getting logs down the mountain, award winning bass maker Trevor Davis shares with Chris and Rozie his experiences traveling to Colorado to fell spruce. Special Guest: Trevor Davis.By for Luthiers, by Luthiers

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Episode 38: Women in Lutherie: The Movement 49:05

3y ago49:05

49:05

What's next for Women at the workbench? Join Rozie as she interviews Jeemin Kim and Jennifer Creadick, co founders of the nonprofit organization (and all around amazing gathering of women) - Women in Lutherie. We discuss long standing issues in this field and how the WIL group is pushing the needle forward to create a more equitable space for women…

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Episode 37: Take Care of Your Butts: Cameron Robertson 49:14

3y ago49:14

49:14

Cameron has invested countless hours in finding workbench repair hacks, so that he and and other luthiers can have longer careers without sacrificing their bodies to repetitive stress injuries. Chris and Rozie go over several of his discoveries. Coda with Rob Wood, on exercises every luthier should be doing. Special Guest: Cameron Robertson.…

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Episode 36: Jason Price: The Tarisio Effect 42:45

3y ago42:45

42:45

Chris and Rozie chat with one of the founders of the internationally recognized violin auction house Tarisio - Jason Price. We cover some of the history of buying & selling, the purpose of auctions, and how Tarisio has changed the market. Special Guest: Jason Price.By for Luthiers, by Luthiers

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Episode 35: Christopher Reuning: Violins of Good Taste 52:50

3y ago52:50

52:50

With influence far and wide across many levels of the violin industry, Christoper Reuning joins Chris and Rozie to discuss the many turns his career path has taken. Special Guest: Christopher Reuning.By for Luthiers, by Luthiers

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Episode 34: Iris Carr: Doing more, with less 43:30

3y ago43:30

43:30

Rozie and Jerry interview master retoucher Iris Carr on her many seamless restoration jobs, her history of rubbing elbows with some of the greats in the field, and her newly launched education course, available now, for YOU! Special Guest: Iris Carr.By for Luthiers, by Luthiers

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Episode 33: Cajun flavor with Anya Burgess 46:29

3y ago46:29

46:29

Anya shares with Chris and Rozie the history of Lafayette, Louisiana, and it's unique Cajun heartbeat, and the unique challenges of doing luthier work in swampland. Special Guest: Anya Burgess.By for Luthiers, by Luthiers

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Episode 32: Rahmaan Phillip & The Great Covid Escape 37:01

3+ y ago37:01

37:01

Has anyone else out there had the urge to flee the US in the last year? We found the luthier who did just that. Rahmaan Phillip shares with us his story of the last year, when the vacation to Vietnam turned into a more permanent stay. Special Guest: Rahmaan Phillip.By for Luthiers, by Luthiers

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Episode 31: Quiz Show: Live at The VSA 28:57

3+ y ago28:57

28:57

Happy New Year! We present an audio version of the VSA Quiz Show we conducted in November. We look forward to seeing you Omosapiens for Season 3 in January!By for Luthiers, by Luthiers

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Episode 30: Sell It To Me 56:00

4y ago56:00

56:00

How does a modern maker make money? What's the options for selling and how does one make it work? Chris Jacoby shares his years of experience making and selling, what has worked and what hasn't. We share lines we've used to make sales, and continue our segment: Two Truths and A Lie.By for Luthiers, by Luthiers

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Episode 28: Hot! Bow! Action! 1:02:42

4y ago1:02:42

1:02:42

When was the hot hot evolution of the bow? Rozie and Jerry bequeath the history of bowmaking in France, plus bow maker Matt Wehling delights us with his awewsomeness and schools us on works toward preservation of endangered bow materials. Stay tuned as Chris, Jerry, and Rozie play two truths and a lie.…

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Episode 27: Made in the Americas, part 2 51:00

4y ago51:00

51:00

But how did violin making come to Mexico and South America? When European instrument making met indigenous American hands, what sprang from this? Join Rozie & Jerry for an interview with Jaime Gabriel, Mexican luthier and recent transplant to the states. Special Guest: Jaime Gabriel.By for Luthiers, by Luthiers

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Episode 26: Made in the Americas 53:30

4y ago53:30

53:30

Join us, Omosapiens, as we explore violin making in the greater continent, not just the states. Ben Hebbert chats with Rozie about some earliest known American Makers, and later luthier Damien Stoppani pauses his travels to tell us about Lutheria Sobre Ruedas - Luthiery On Wheels, and his travels along the continent in his bus. Special Guest: Damie…

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Episode 25: That Baroque Life 45:48

4y ago45:48

45:48

Join Chris, Jerry, and Rozie as they explore baroque style from both a luthiers perspective as well as a player's perspective. Special guests Sarah Peck walks us through her relationships with clients seeking to play in the baroque style, followed by an interview with Juliana Soltis, touring professional baroque cellist, exploring the different col…

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Episode 24: How Are You Coping 42:18

4y ago42:18

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Across the globe, shops are closed, and work for musicians is difficult to find. Listeners contribute: how are we coping? Hosts Rozie, Chris, and Jerry update us.By for Luthiers, by Luthiers

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Episode 23: Well This is No Joke 32:43

4+ y ago32:43

32:43

Chris and Rozie chat with Ben Hebbert about the state of our industry, facing Covid-19 pressures. Special Guest: Benjamin Hebbert.By for Luthiers, by Luthiers

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Episode 22: The Chemicals, Part 2 + Corona update 49:29

4+ y ago49:29

49:29

Continuing our talk on chemical safety! Also we have a talk with Charissa Lynn (BSN, RN, flight nurse) for a discussion on shop & workplace safety in light of the Covid-19 outbreak. Stay safe out there!By for Luthiers, by Luthiers

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Episode 21: The Chemicals, Part 1 1:04:24

4+ y ago1:04:24

1:04:24

What kinds of chemicals are we exposed to in this industry, and how can we better protect ourselves? Join us for part 1 where we interview a young cancer survivor.By for Luthiers, by Luthiers

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Episode 20: Pablo's Adventure a.k.a. Never trust Steve Sincere 43:30

4+ y ago43:30

43:30

In the summer of 2015 a violin theft ring was operating in in the south eastern United States. Hear the story of how the arrest unfolded in Pablo Alfaro's shop. Special Guest: Pablo Alfaro.By for Luthiers, by Luthiers

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Episode 19: Body Ruin 1:02:45

4+ y ago1:02:45

1:02:45

What happens when the work you love endeavors to cripple you? How do luthiers maintain when the work they love is excruciatingly painful? Ryan Davidson and the legendary David Wiebe weigh in.By for Luthiers, by Luthiers