Education Episodes

In the February 2026 edition of the Theremin 30 podcast, host Rick Reid presents experimental theremin music by oFukami, Susanna Viljanmaa, Veronik, and the trio of Lydia Kavina, Olesya Rostovskaya, and Agnes Paz, along with news of upcoming events and a fundraiser supporting Veronik after a house fire. The featured interview is with renowned thereminist and teacher Lydia Kavina, who introduces ThereminSchool.com, an expanding online resource for beginners, teachers, and theremin communities that offers exercises, instructional videos, teacher directories, event listings, and links to learning materials from around the world.

In the May 2025 edition of the Theremin 30 podcast, host Rick Reid presents theremin music by Gary P. Hayes, Hekla, Kepa Lehtinen, and Roy Palmer with Peter Challoner, along with news and a calendar of upcoming events. The featured interview is with Roy Palmer about Hands Off Festival 2025 in Nottingham, England, a two-day gathering offering workshops for experienced players, introductory public sessions, social activities, and a concert headlined by Lydia Kavina. Palmer also discusses plans for ensemble performances, collaborations with electronic musicians and a church organist, and a personal tribute to his father inspired by Nottingham’s coal-mining history.

In this episode of the Theremin 30 podcast, host Rick Reid presents music by Preset One, Darth Presley, and Electric Storks, along with a calendar of upcoming theremin events. Guests Wilco Botermans and Thierry Frenkel discuss the history and return of the in-person Theremin Academy in Lippstadt, Germany, outlining its ensemble workshops, individual lessons, student performances, instrument requirements, and welcoming approach for players of all skill levels.

The April 2020 episode of the Theremin 30 podcast features music from the USA, Canada, Romania, and the UK. Rick Reid's interview guest is Lydia Kavina, professional thereminist and theremin teacher. For more details and links to all of the artists, visit Theremin30.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theremin30/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theremin30/support

The August episode of the Theremin 30 podcast features music from USA, Germany, and England. Rick Reid concludes his interview with Michelle Moog-Koussa, executive director of the Bob Moog Foundation. Part one of Michelle's interview is in the July episode. For more details and links to all of the artists, visit Theremin30.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theremin30/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theremin30/support

The July episode of the Theremin 30 podcast features music from England, USA, and Canada. Rick Reid's interview guest is Michelle Moog-Koussa, executive director of the Bob Moog Foundation. Michelle's interview will conclude in the August episode. For more details and links to all of the artists, visit Theremin30.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theremin30/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theremin30/support