In this episode, we talk with someone (way) funnier than us: stand-up comedian and classically trained violist Isabel Hagen! From her appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to her headlining gig at the American Viola Society Festival in June of 2022, she is becoming known for her unique brand of…sometimes musical… comedy. Isabel is very open about her struggles with performance anxiety and shares how it surfaces in her stand-up gigs. We discuss the value of being a beginner at something, and her experience with building a career from the bottom up. She’s warm, relatable and always ready to laugh - we think you’ll love this one!**If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and writing a quick review for our podcast! NEW THIS SEASON: Get a 10% discount on The ArcRest! Just mention the code “VIOLACENTRIC” at checkout!www.thearcrest.comWe have a Patreon site! Support us and get perks and bonus content!www.patreon.com/violacentricMentioned in this episode:Isabel’s site: www.isabelhagen.com************************Our website: www.violacentric.com, for merch, joining our email list, and contacting us with stories and feedback!Episode edited by: Alex KruchoskiViolaCentric Theme by: JP Wogaman, www.wogamusic.comOur Sponsors:Aria Lights: www.arialights.comThe Arc Rest: www.thearcrest.comPotter Violins: www.potterviolins.comSupport the Show.Interested in starting your own podcast? We can't recommend our host Buzzsprout enough! Click here for an introductory offer from them!