The Active Violinist Podcast
This podcast is a journey shared with friends far and wide. It is a place to reconnect to the process of cultivating and finding purpose in this life. It is a conversation about inspiration, joy, and our unique individuality. Filled with personal stories and insight from years of trying, teaching, failing, performing, and persevering, your host, Dr. Hannah Murray, provides an opportunity to reflect and connect as we ponder filling our time with meaning and authenticity.
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Triggered. My relationship with a toxic teacher
03/10/2023
Triggered. My relationship with a toxic teacher
You can hear right from the beginning of this one that I am so nervous about sharing, and you can feel my anxiety. My thoughts are scattered and rambling. I tried many times to record this and always stumbled, so I eventually just said f8%! it and put it all here for you to hear. I'm going to the ASTA conference next week and will have to face off with a deeply traumatic teacher. In this episode, I recount what happened, my headspace, how I feel, how my community supported me, the realizations I've made since, how your body holds onto trauma like this...and some very candid and visceral thoughts. Language warning for this one! Especially towards the end - my unfiltered feelings came out, and I decided to let them stay in this episode. The student I speak of is the one and only Dominique Hammons, who is an internet sensation - ! A couple of years ago, I wrote a blog post about this teacher and my experience. You can read it . As always, thanks to you, my - if you're curious, take a look, and thank you so much for your support!
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Current Habits for My Future Self
02/23/2023
Current Habits for My Future Self
This episode reflects some business and personal development advice I heard recently that stuck but also took a while to "hit." I talk about carving the path towards the future I want, how I've started crafting that in the present, and some of the surprise gifts from the "future" that have already revealed themselves throughout this process. I've been a little busy running corpSonore recently - so please head over there and join me for a movement class or 2. Also, I reference a previous episode for accountability's sake. I'm talking about released on December 27th. As always, thank you to my Besties (and all supporters) for your help in making these episodes happen. I'll be updating all the tiers soon, but please consider checking it out and supporting this adventure. Also due for an update is my website - stay tuned for that as well!
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The Power of the Process
02/06/2023
The Power of the Process
I performed at the Palm Springs International Film Festival in early January and was so star-struck. All the big names were there: Cate Blanchett, Baz Luhrmann, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michelle Yeoh, Austin Butler, Colin Farrell, and so many more. It was insane! The one thing that came up repeatedly in their acceptance speech was a fanatical, obsessive commitment to becoming the character, crafting the film, and bringing the story to life. So often, years before filming even started, these stars that we glamorize on the red carpet were tucked away voraciously working on a project without regard for any award or medal. This episode is me remembering that the reason we become artists or invest time and energy into a craft isn't the awards and accolades. Instead, it serves as a reminder to recommit to the things I am genuinely passionate about and pick them apart from every angle, to lean into the new and unknown of building new skills and moving forward regardless of if I "win" or not. Maybe being a great artist is more about attitude and commitment than talent. Also, has anyone made a vision board or manifestation list for the year? I did. Should we talk about it? Let me know As always, please join my and keep this podcast alive and thriving. And if you have a chance, please leave a rating and review. It helps so much! Share this episode with anyone who might have insight and perspective worth sharing.
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Teacher Appreciation Episode
01/23/2023
Teacher Appreciation Episode
Happy New Year! This is my first episode back after a little break for the holidays. I always intentionally get quiet and slow down at the beginning of January to look forward, plan out my projects, get centered, and build momentum for the new year, so it took me a little extra time to get back to podcasting. In this episode, I talk about my time spent with my violin teacher Sally O'Reilly and how it brought up so many emotions and inspired me on multiple levels. I reflect on building a legacy, taking care of my students, showing up fully for them, where I think I'm failing and where I think I'm succeeding, and so much more. This one definitely has some rose-colored nostalgia glasses on. You can read her official bio Also, my shop is now on Etsy, and I'm offering free shipping and a gift to my first 50 buyers, so If you believe in supporting independent voices and artists, please consider subscribing to my . And I would really appreciate and grow so much from a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps small fish like me grow and reach a larger audience. Thank you for all of your support!
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Looking to the Future - Sharing for Accountability's Sake
12/27/2022
Looking to the Future - Sharing for Accountability's Sake
True confessions: I am so nervous about sharing this one with you because it makes me feel vulnerable because I'm spilling the beans I don't have. Maybe another way to put it is that I wouldn't say I like talking about things BEFORE I do them, and this episode is all about my dreams and plans for the future, which I have a clarifying vision of, but no proof of hard work yet. So what am I up to? Well, you'll have to listen and find out. Many updates and up-leveling are coming in the future, and how things will change as they evolve...in real-time. It was beneficial to look back on the year and pay attention to what I was grateful for and what caused resentment and anxiety. I'm moving forward following gratitude and joy. As always, thanks to my Patreon Besties for your support (another platform I will be reconfiguring with more benefits soon) - if you want to join the party, click Make sure to grab 25% off everything in the before midnight on the 31st. Use code FINAL22 at checkout. Love you so much and Happy Holidays - and Happy New Year! 🥳
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2022 in Review with an Attitude of Gratitude
12/12/2022
2022 in Review with an Attitude of Gratitude
I like to end the year by looking back and taking stock of where I started and how far I've come over the past 12 months. 2022 took some unexpected twists and turns and had some beautiful highlights. I intended to share a list of only 10 things that I was grateful for, but it turned into a much longer reflection. In so many ways, it was a fantastic year! I traveled overseas, started this podcast, had some incredible professional opportunities in LA, reconnected with old friends, and more. There were also some things that didn't go as planned - my health journey, for one (listen back to episode 7 if you want more details), some business growth that I wanted to conquer, and a few other things that didn't quite hit the mark. But all of these less than "perfect" highlights helped me shape the vision of the future I want...which I will share in the next episode 😉 Thanks as always to my Patreon Besties - if you want to support my work and what I contribute to the world, please consider signing up - it's getting a significant facelift and update for the new year, so get on that wagon early! As a super special thank you, you can use the code FINAL22 for 25% off all products in the Active Violinist Shop between now, December 8th, and New Year's Eve (at the stroke of midnight). I'll be making a big website update and transition, and I want to entice you to the original shop one last time before it gets an upgrade. There are some lovely gift options available. Check it out here: I'll be back with my plans, goals, and manifestations for the future soon, so please SUBSCRIBE, FOLLOW, RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE this podcast. It has been super fun so far, and I can't wait to keep chatting with you and sharing more stories and perspectives (and learning more audio skills). Thanks for everything, friends.
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Cozy Elegance
11/03/2022
Cozy Elegance
Last month, I went on an epic (almost) 3-week vacation to Denmark and Paris. It was amazing on so many levels. I rarely travel for that long, especially just for pleasure, and I kind of forgot about all the benefits of taking time away from normal life to reset and change perspective. In this episode, I talk about where we went, how it felt, what lessons I learned and want to cultivate at home in Los Angeles, how travel can change with age, my nostalgia for European living, what I've dreamed about for a long time, and what I want and NEED to manifest. Also, I'm hosting a retreat November 9-12. You can sign up I'll be sharing more details soon but it will be all about cultivating Hygge and Elegance, taking care of ourselves from the inside out and cultivating a warm glowing gratitude for this beautiful life. As always, thanks to my Patreon Besties for your support. If you want to support me and this podcast, you can find out more (plus you get discounts to the shop AND retreat). Find my photos from travel on my Instagram account
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Setting Goals and Themes for the Season
10/06/2022
Setting Goals and Themes for the Season
This episode is all about how I dream big and keep myself accountable. I talk about 4 categories that I organize my life around: Themes, Creations, Goals, Study And use these as a foundation for organizing my days, weeks, and months. I talk about past goals, creations, and themes PLUS give a few clues about what's keeping me busy these days and a few events and creations to look forward to if you're interested in joining me for an upcoming retreat. Massive Thank you for all the love after Episode 7 - I love hearing from my community, especially when I share super personal info. Your support means everything to me! As always, I love my Patreon supporters, particularly my Besties, whose support ensures I can keep creating and sharing. As I build this brand and become an independent and self-sustaining creator, your financial support is invaluable. If you're interested in learning more or signing up, visit my Patreon Page here: https://www.patreon.com/activeviolinist
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My Health Care and Self Care Journey
09/09/2022
My Health Care and Self Care Journey
This is a very intimate and personal discussion about my recent health care adventures (and misadventures) navigating treatment for Uterine Fibroids and how I discovered the benefits of Ayurveda. I was nervous to talk about my cycle, and feelings about being a woman, symptoms, treatment, and the reality I was living with - but this podcast is truly a conversation between friends, and this has been such a significant focus for me recently and changed so many of my habits, I feel compelled to share. I cite a few sources in this episode, and I've linked to the sources below: For the description of what Fibroids are, I misspoke and said I referenced John Hopkins, but it was For the symptoms, I referred to the For stats on how many women are affected by Fibroids, I referenced The Ayurvedic study can be found If you want more day-to-day info about Ayurveda, check out this and feel free to ask me any questions (I now own several cookbooks and lifestyle guides). The surgical procedure I had was called Acessa. And, of course, please share, listen, subscribe, rate, and review. If you want to financially sponsor some of my work, please check out my . Thank you 🙏🏼
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Find your True North
08/27/2022
Find your True North
A recent conversation with one of my students inspired this episode. He has just started his Senior Year of High School and is feeling overwhelmed and anxious about navigating his path forward. There is so much to do and so many details to keep track of when applying to college, finishing high school, figuring out the next steps in life, and forging your own path. The most important thing a young person can do is tap into their most authentic desires and goals for life. The road to success - and success itself - looks different for everyone, and there are many ways to create the life of your dreams. This episode is the advice I wish I had received at multiple junctures in my music career. I hope it helps and best wishes to everyone preparing for college auditions and applications. Many thanks as always to my Patreon Besties who help me achieve and accomplish these types of endeavors. Please consider joining the fun. You can find out more here: https://www.patreon.com/activeviolinist
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Practice for the Process
08/12/2022
Practice for the Process
This episode was inspired by the Back to School Refresh I hosted this week - an opportunity for music students and educators to learn some anatomy and develop new and helpful practice strategies. It was so much fun! In this episode, I talk about the evolution of what practice means to me, how it has changed, what makes it feel toxic and gross, and different practice strategies. Finally, I give you a reframe for how to make practice time a more curious endeavor and less rigid. At the beginning of this episode, I shout out for their amazing work saving horses from slaughter. Please support them and this effort. It is near and dear to my heart. Also, if you want don't receive emails from me, please join the club. Click and click the pop-up (or banner at the very bottom) to sign up for the inside scoop and know what's going on and what I'm up to before everyone else...like the refresh. Please consider joining my and supporting these endeavors. It makes it much more worthwhile and meaningful to know my community finds value in what I create and offer the world. Lastly, please rate, review and SHARE this episode if you found it helpful and interesting. I'm just a one-woman band, so I appreciate all the love and support I can get. Thank you, friends!
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Taking a Retreat for Myself
07/28/2022
Taking a Retreat for Myself
Last week, I took a retreat for myself. Nothing fancy or formal - just an intention to dive into self-study, set some personal goals, focus my attention and intention on positive growth and dreams not lack and stress. Take a listen and tell me what you think. I want to do another one soon! Maybe my whole life should feel like a retreat. Wouldn't that be amazing? As always, thanks to my Patreon Besties for the love and support. If you want to join the party, check it out here https://www.patreon.com/activeviolinist
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Music for Animals
07/21/2022
Music for Animals
I get asked all the time about the details of playing music for animals, so I thought I'd share some insight with you here. Playing music for animals has changed my life in so many ways and I'm so happy to share it with you here AND have more opportunities to share and commune with them. It really is a privilege. I first started playing at The Gentle Barn. Please support them and their beautiful mission. You can learn more about them here . This week, we visit All Seated In a Barn and I am so excited to FINALLY meet the incredible souls of this rescue barn. Please donate and support them here Faith, my dear friend and energy healer does incredible work for humans too - find her here As always, thank you to my Patreon besties for helping me bring projects like this podcast to life. If you're interested in joining the party, check it out here
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Inspiration is all around us
07/01/2022
Inspiration is all around us
This episode is all about finding inspiration and making sure you're not blocking yourself from feeling deep joy. I talk about the pitfalls of music education, judging yourself by external standards, leading with TRUE self-love, and marveling at whatever you possibly can in this life. Thank you for joining me If you find value in this podcast and my perspective and thoughts on life, feel free to check out my Patreon community
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Hello and Welcome!
06/21/2022
Hello and Welcome!
This is my very first Active Violinist Podcast episode and I'm excited and nervous to share with you. In this episode, I make a few disclaimers, give you the WHY, and introduce myself. I reference the corpSonore podcast, which you can find here I also give a shout-out to my Patreon Bestie tier for their support. If you want to check out my Patreon community, you can find it here: Thank you for supporting me and tuning in.
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