Show overview
omo has been publishing since 2018, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 88 episodes. That works out to roughly 80 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence, with the show now in its 8th season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 46 min and 1h 1m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Arts show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 3 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2019, with 19 episodes published. Published by for Luthiers, by Luthiers.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
View all 88 episodesEpisode 88: Celso de Mello talks about Pernambuco
Episode 87: Pernambuco Update with Lynn Hannings and Heather Noonan
Episode 86: Denver Violins
Aquiles and Liz interview Mackenzie Miller about Denver Violins. Special Guest: Mackenzie Miller .
Episode 85: The Texas Violin Shop
Aquiles and Jerry interview Estafan Cortez on he and and Samantha's journey to becoming business owners. Special Guest: Estefan Cortez .
Episode 84: Generations: The Bennings
Aquiles and Becka interview Nancy, Eric, and Nathan Benning about working in a multigenerational violin shop. Special Guests: Eric Benning , Nancy Benning , and Nathan Benning .
Episode 83: The Bromberg Book
Brandon Godman interviews David Bromberg about his lifetime of collecting American violins. Special Guest: David Bromberg .
Episode 82: Lifetime Of Learning Part 2
Becka and Liz talk with Roman Barnas and Lisbeth Butler about education. Special Guests: Lisbeth Butler and Roman Barnas .
Episode 81: Lifetime of Learning, Part 1
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.
Episode 80: The Future of English Violin Making
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 .
Episode 79: Bear Necessities: Navigating Economic Uncertainy
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.
Episode 78: You asked, we answered.
Team Omo answers listener submitted questions
Episode 77: Model Behavior
Jerry interviews violin makers Michael Doran and Ryan Soltis about making new models and personal models. Special Guests: Michael Doran and Ryan Soltis .
Episode 76: Bows & Riches with Richard Morency
Katherine and Joshua talk bows with bow maker Richard Morency.Special Guest: Richard Morency .
Episode 75: Killer Business Apps!
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 .
Episode 74: The Linda Chronicles
Omo meets the Violin Chronicles! Special Guest: Linda Lespets .
Episode 73: The Bespoke Bow
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 .
Episode 72: Bruce Babbitt and the Music Region of Markneukirchen and Schönbach
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 .
Episode 71: Origin Stories
Katherine Kidwell and editor Joshua Litton go over community submitted responses of what got listeners into the trade, and what keeps them there.
Episode 70: The Baton with Philip J Kass
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 .
Episode 69: Oberlin For Everyone
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.