A serendipitous encounter in Kīhei opens the door to the enchanting world of Maui musician Don Lax, whose hurdy-gurdy and violin shimmer with their own personalities. Don shares the spellbinding history of these instruments and brings them to life with music that feels as if it drifted in from another era. As he and Molly talk story on the sidewalk of a grocery store, Don reflects on his globe-trotting childhood and the Christmas violin that set his musical path in motion. He also shares his rare gift for hearing and playing the song of a person’s soul, turning frequencies into melody - even offering a spontaneous musical interpretation of Molly’s heart. Don can often be found playing outside the Hawaiian Moons Natural Foods most Sunday nights from 6 PM to 8 PM. Enjoy the whimsy and wonder of this conversation! Learn more: Don V. Lax Website: https://www.mauiviolin.com/ Soul Song Readings: https://www.mauiviolin.com/soul-song-readings Don V. Lax YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@donvlax Episode Highlights 00:00 A chance encounter in Kīhei, Maui 00:47 Discovering the heart of the hurdy-gurdy 03:23 Violin magic 06:02 The beginning of a musical path 08:35 Playing the song of the soul 09:31 Music across Maui 10:44 The ocean’s healing presence 11:59 Follow your joy - why else be alive? Photo credit: Don Lax Episode Art: Molly Mamaril
A serendipitous encounter in Kīhei opens the door to the enchanting world of Maui musician Don Lax, whose hurdy-gurdy and violin shimmer with their own personalities. Don shares the spellbinding history of these instruments and brings them to life with music that feels as if it drifted in from another era. As he and Molly talk story on the sidewalk of a grocery store, Don reflects on his globe-trotting childhood and the Christmas violin that set his musical path in motion. He also shares his rare gift for hearing and playing the song of a person’s soul, turning frequencies into melody - even offering a spontaneous musical interpretation of Molly’s heart. Don can often be found playing outside the Hawaiian Moons Natural Foods most Sunday nights from 6 PM to 8 PM. Enjoy the whimsy and wonder of this conversation!
Learn more:
Don V. Lax Website: https://www.mauiviolin.com/
Soul Song Readings: https://www.mauiviolin.com/soul-song-readings
Don V. Lax YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@donvlax
Episode Highlights
00:00 A chance encounter in Kīhei, Maui
00:47 Discovering the heart of the hurdy-gurdy
03:23 Violin magic
06:02 The beginning of a musical path
08:35 Playing the song of the soul
09:31 Music across Maui
10:44 The ocean’s healing presence
11:59 Follow your joy - why else be alive?
Photo credit: Don Lax
Episode Art: Molly Mamaril