Show Notes
đ This Week on The Songwriter Connection Podcast
We welcome back the incredibly talented Lacie Carpenter â violinist, songwriter, and all-around musical powerhouse! Lacie is currently on tour across the U.S. with The Wizards of Winter, a holiday-themed rock opera featuring former members of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Def Leppard, Trixter, Rainbow, Ted Nugent Band, Alice Cooper, and more.
In this episode, Lacie shares her inspiring journey through the world of music â from classical concert halls to rock arenas and bluegrass stages. With degrees in Music Education and Performance, a Masterâs in Psychology and Ethnomusicology, and now pursuing her Doctorate, Lacieâs passion for learning and performing shines through every note she plays.
We talk about life on the road, her unique role blending violin with rock energy, and what it means to find your true voice as a musician. Itâs a conversation filled with wisdom, laughter, and the magic of music!
đ§ Tune in to hear Lacieâs story, her love of the violin, and the incredible journey thatâs taken her around the world â and now back to The Songwriter Connection.
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