Lissa Schneckenburger: Fostering Fiddle Music For The Soul

Lissa Schneckenburger is a fiddler, singer, and activist all rolled into one package. As a foster parent, she filled a void by creating music that specifically helps families find compassion, empathy and unity. Her latest album “Falling Forward” features a female cast of players and producer who brought her pandemic lockdown songs to life. And she’s got plenty more where those came from.

When she’s not writing, she’s teaching fiddle and vocals with a specialty in ear training exercises to help kids and adults learn music by ear.  

Meet the floorboards thumping, bow hair flying, fiddler on the roost: Lissa Schneckenburger!

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In This Episode

* the difference between fiddle and violin

* which song by The Proclaimers inspired the driving rhythms of her single “Look Away”

* the challenges of fostering and the importance of community

* neurological benefits of learning music by ear 

* her advice for those interested in starting a career in fiddle playing

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Show Credits

Guest: Lissa Schneckenburger

Host: Thea Wood

Editor: Jessica Tomlinson

Intern: Remy Kuo

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