86: Finding Home with Genevieve Walker

The word “home” means many different things that bring a wide range of feelings, depending on your experience. You may see that home is the keyword for today’s episode and the conversation with my lovely guest. Join us for this conversation that is full of light and warmth. Genevieve Walker is a violinist and composer who grew up in a musical household in which the sound of tuning a violin became synonymous with home. She lived in the classical music world for many years before traveling the world as a young adult. She was influenced by different cultures and approaches to music and began weaving these influences into her playing. Having toured internationally as a violinist, Genevieve has seen the world through the perspective of the stage. Perhaps she is most known for her long-time accompaniment for Krishna Das, with whom she has recorded and performed extensively. Genevieve composed her first solo album, Walking Home, while pregnant with her first son. Two kids and some life later, she has completed her second solo album, Home Songs. This album is a shift in her orientation, drawing upon the sounds and melodies of everyday life to express a collective ode to the longing and cultivation of home. Home Songs is a musical exploration of finding home and the people we love. In addition to being a violinist, Genevieve is a certified yoga teacher and a licensed psychotherapist. She views her approach to these disciplines as a way to unwind deeper into ourselves and untie the home that exists within us all. In this conversation, we talk about what it is like to have a long-term relationship with an instrument and her journey to playing the violin. She discusses the idea of home and what it means to her, along with how motherhood has influenced her music, and she shares how she came to meet Krishna Das and ended up playing music with him. Show Highlights:Why Genevieve was inspired as a young child to start to play the violinWhy the concept of “home” has been a preoccupation for Genevieve in her spiritual journeyHow Genevieve’s chart aligns perfectly with her path and her craving for homeHow she has learned to balance creativity and motherhoodHow she met and began playing with Krishna DasHow playing kirtan and classical differ for GenevieveGenevieve’s new project: writing melodies for the 21 Tara mantrasHow music and creativity can help support mental health What it means to Genevieve to live in her purposeHear Genevieve’s answers to rapid-fire questions about helpful advice, grounding practices, favorite hot beverage, last meal on earth, morning routine, an inspiring person, something people might not know about her, what she’s reading right now, and what’s bringing her joy.Resources and Links:Connect with Genevieve and her music: Website and FacebookMentioned by Genevieve: Sri Siddhi Ma  by Jaya PrasadaDon’t miss this exciting opportunity! There are still limited spots available for my Money Karma Analysis, which includes early access to my new course, Cosmic Cash Flow, in February. Plan your 2023 schedule according to astrology! Get your copy of the 2023 Astrology Guidebook for my hand-picked lay-low and auspicious dates, all of the new and full moons and their placements, and more – and drop it right...