Socially Distanced with Brian Skarstad

In the Weeds

In the third of my “socially distanced” episodes - shorter episodes in which I touch base with former guests to see what they are up to during the quarantine - I talk to violin maker Brian Skarstad.
He tells me about some of the advantages of socially distancing for him, such as taking on projects he normally doesn’t have the time for, as well as the challenges. Together, we reflect on the way this unusual time is changing our relationship to music.
A few links you might find useful. In our chat, Brian mentions The Jacob Burns Film Center. I reference a YouTube video featuring actress Ali Ewoldt filmed in our town of Pleasantville, New York.
I also share a song my husband Dave Larzelere recently recorded at home, "Snap Back Mama." I've been needing to thank him for letting me use a piece of "Sweet Long Odds," from his album, Sweet Science, in my intro and outro. Thank you, darling.