Violinist and composer Tim Snider joins KGNU for an in-studio interview and live performance with host Meredith Carson. He discusses his musical background, from early classical training in a family of musicians to later influences in rock, flamenco, and global styles that shaped his improvisational approach.Snider shares the childhood experience that inspired him to pursue violin after seeing Sesame Street and a performance by Itzhak Perlman. He also talks about recent recording sessions in Boulder, plans for an upcoming album, and upcoming performances including a show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre with Trevor Hall and additional dates with songwriter Daniel Rodriguez. (Air Date 6/12/26).