Creative Strings with Violinist Christian Howes
Creative Strings with Violinist Christian Howes is a podcast that helps string players—violin, viola, fiddle, and cello—improve their practice, teaching, and careers. Host Christian Howes shares insights on creativity, music education, and the business of music. The show features tips, tools, and stories from the world of string playing, aiming to help musicians become more versatile and creative. Creative Strings is a non-profit organization that supports music education through online curriculum, retreats, and outreach.
Episodes
Musicians Redefining Success Mid-Career with Sarah Whitney
For musicians who’ve been at it 10, 20, 30 years and suddenly realize the old definition doesn’t fit the life they actually want now. If you’ve hit a point in your career where things look successful on paper but don’t feel like success anymore, this conversation will land. In this interview, we dig into redefining success as a musician—especially for players who’ve been at it 10, 20, 30 years and
Jose Francisco Pérez Colón - A Contemporaneous Violinist From Dominican Republic In Europe
In this episode, Jose Francisco shares his incredible story of starting the violin at 17 in the Dominican Republic, overcoming lack of resources, and rising to perform internationally. He discusses his early inspirations, the importance of finding one's own voice in music, and the challenges he faced along the way. This conversation also touches on cultural differences in musical experiences,
Can Learning Improvisation Improve Mental Health For Classical Musicians?
Chris talks with a classical violinist and PhD researcher, about the emotional toll of traditional training and how improvisation supports well-being. She explores nervous system regulation, perfectionism, and mindfulness techniques that help musicians feel more confident, expressive, and whole. This conversation offers practical tools and mindset shifts for any musician, parent, or educator seeki
Songwriting Strategies: A 360 Degree Approach (Part 2) w/ Mark Simos- Creative Strings Podcast Ep.15
In the second of a two part interview, I sat down with my former colleague at the Berklee College of Music, Mark Simos, to discuss the strategies featured in his book Songwriting Strategies: A 360-Degree Approach.
Improvisation as a historic part of the classical composition process
Songwriting and improvisation as part of a balanced music education
Tune writing and generating new material
much
Songwriting Strategies: A 360 Degree Approach (Part 1) w/ Mark Simos- Creative Strings Podcast Ep.14
In the first of a two part interview, I sat down with my former colleague at the Berklee College of Music, Mark Simos, to discuss the strategies featured in his book Songwriting Strategies: A 360-Degree Approach. I think you'll find that these strategies apply to writing tunes in all genres. If you're like me, you probably struggle in various ways to complete, or start, original compositions. List
Parenting Musicians: Sun & D.D. Jackson’s Journey Through Music
Discover the joys and challenges of parenting musicians in this heartfelt episode of the Creative Strings Podcast. Christian Howes sits down with 15-year-old songwriter Sun Jackson and her father, Grammy-nominated pianist and composer D.D. Jackson, explores their inspiring father-daughter bond through music.This episode dives into:🎶 The emotional story behind Sun’s song Fair Friend, written at age
Overcome Perfectionism as Musicians w/ Dr. Ellen Hendriksen
Break free from the “never good enough” mindset. Chris interviews clinical psychologist and author Dr. Ellen Hendriksen to explore how to overcome perfectionism as musicians. Whether you're a performer, teacher, or creative entrepreneur, this conversation is packed with actionable insights to help you:
. Understand the roots of perfectionism in musicians.
. Differentiate healthy striving from des
Embracing Musical Diversity: a journey from classical to folk music with Rebecca Clare Douglas
Discover the transformative journey of Rebecca Clare Douglas in this episode of the Creative Strings Podcast, where musical diversity takes center stage. From earning a music degree at Oxford to becoming a multifaceted folk musician, educator, and author, Rebecca shares how embracing diversity in her music brought freedom and joy.
🎻 Learn how she transitioned from classical to folk music, finding
21 Daily Habits for Musicians | Grow & Be Happy
Discover 21 daily habits for musicians to grow and enjoy their practice, teaching, or careers more. In this video, Christian Howes shares practical tips to optimize routines, set goals, and find happiness in your musical journey. Designed for teachers, players, and music entrepreneurs, these habits help you improve performance and well-being. Learn specialized tips for music teachers, let go of un
The Value and Nuances of Teaching Improvisation for Music Educators
Marcello DeFrancesco interviews Christian Howes as research for his PHD in music education. They discuss questions related to improvisation, nuances of learning techniques, the influence of genres like Jazz on improvisation, and the critical role of educational institutions in fostering creativity. Delving into personal experiences, they explore improvisation's impact on emotional and interpersona
Jazz Violin vs Classical Violin: the difference in Bowing Technique
Violin bow techniques vary between classical and jazz violin playing- listen to learn why it's important to know them both. Follow Dr. Lynn Kuo at her wonderful Youtube Channel @violynnkuo
Our discussion reveals insight into bow usage, articulation, and maintaining bow contact for rhythmical precision. Dr. Kuo shares insights on optimizing sound production and adapting bow control for differen
Secrets of Versatile High-Functioning Musicians
In this episode, Christian Howes dives deep into strategies for musicians to master their craft more effectively. Addressing both teachers and players, he provides a comprehensive seven-week program designed to elevate your musical prowess. From tonal improvisation to advanced jazz harmony. Whether you're battling with the intricacies of bowed string instruments or seeking to find your unique crea
Overfill Your Orchestra: How Orchestra Teacher Angela Harman runs a Thriving Orchestra Class
Orchestra teachers- get the exact tactics used by renowned orchestra teacher Angela Harman to Overfill her classroom program, retain students, assess, and more as she delves into her effective strategies on how to attract and retain music students. To watch this episode on video click here: https://youtu.be/204l1uu5n2c?si=GKME4dvjLJxlC1i3 Gain insights into a day in her life as a middle school orc
A String Quartet that Grooves w/ Quartet Davis
In this episode I sit down with Emily Edelstein, Molly Tucker, Camille Vogley-Howes, and Karl Henry from Quartet Davis, an exciting string quartet pushing the boundaries of classical, folk, jazz, and pop music. We discuss their debut album, “Three Lefts Make a Right” and go into their creative process and how they came together while studying at Oberlin College.
Throughout the interview, we play
3 Keys to redesign your practice & become a more Functional Musician
To watch this episode as a video go to: https://youtu.be/Wtg32uHwnoo
Learn three powerful changes you can make to your practice routine to become a more functional musician. Instead of playing classical etudes, you can do improvised scales/exercises. Try to improvise over "elemental music forms" instead of playing over hard songs/grooves/progressions. Devote 15-30 min to internalize a sm
How to Learn & Remember Chord Progressions to the Songs and Tunes You Play
To watch this episode as a video go to: https://youtu.be/Vo3BB7Z2Z_U
Three simple but powerful methods that will help you overcome the limitation of only playing melodies. Gain the ability to accompany others on songs. Learn Why it's important to memorize the chords of a song, and How to learn the chords of a song.
Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) Therapy w/ Joyu Lee + Mindfulness for musicians.
Therapist, pianist and cellist Joyu Lee shares her expertise in Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) therapy, plus mindfulness and how it can benefit musicians. You can follow her work on Instagram at @musicandyourmind. Learn more at https://www.musicandyourmind.com/.
Music Teachers: Cultivating Excellence & Self Care w/ Adrian Gordon
Developing excellence and improved self-care for music teachers. Our guest Adrian Gordon has taught classroom music for 18 years. His new book "Note to Self" explores how to make successful transitions for music teachers.
Learn more about Adrian and his work at www.adriangordonmusic.com
Thanks to our sponsors, Yamaha and www.ElectricViolinShop.com
Bluegrass Fiddle Tricks & Licks ; Magic Bluegrass Scale with Justin Branum
Learn secrets of how to play bluegrass fiddle and more with Justin Branum - in this video we use the Magic Bluegrass scale as it relates to tunes like June Apple. June Apples are small and oblong, with a brisk taste that's unusual for early apples. I only know this because Justin Branum told me. He's a Nashville-based master fiddler and regular at the Grand Ole Opry, (which is to Bluegrass
How to Amplify Violin Viola or Cello w/ Matt Bell of Electric Violin Shop
How to amplify the violin and get a good sound. Electric violin vs acoustic violin. Pickups vs amplifiers. Electric Violin Effects, how to use loops for violin, and related gear for violin, viola, and cello, are answered in this interview with Matt Bell of Electric Violin Shop #electricviolin #electricviolinshop
Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/bo4Y2gGGBJ8
Thanks to
Showing up and serving your community with Dr. Quinton Morris
In this episode of the Creative Strings Podcast, Chris talks to educator and violinist, Dr. Quinton Morris about his non-profit work, Key to Change, entrepreneurship, and combating racism in classical music.
https://www.keytochangestudio.org/
(01:15) Teaching students to be entrepreneurs
(3:24) Harvard business school
(5:28) Key to change
(9:19) Why do so many people fail at doing what you've bee
Resourcing tuition-free string teaching programs w/ Violinist/Pastor John "Adidam" Littlejohn
John "Adidam" Littlejohn shares how he resources his high-level tuition-free string camp www.stringbootcamp.com and how he balances/approaches life as a minister, educator, and violinist.
00:00 Intro
00:52 Thrive City String Bootcamp
05:39 Advanced seminar
11:04 Origins of camp
14:09 Teaching in inner-city schools
15:50 Where to apply
19:41 Instructors and space
25:12 Inspiration
26:53 Being a p
Opportunities for Musicians to Thrive in the Health Space with Aaron Colverson
In this episode, Chris talks to violinist and PhD-candidate Aaron Colverson about his musical journey and areas where musicians can impact the health space.
00:00 Intro
01:14 Opportunities for musicians in the health space
04:55 Are there ways of getting involved in music in a therapeutic sense and get paid?
10:19 How to get in touch with Aaron
11:45 Road from performance to academia
12:59 Moving
The Role of Artists in War; How One Ukrainian Violinist Copes & Supports His Country
Violinist Kostia Lukyniuk shares his perspective from Ukraine.
Find the full show notes here: https://christianhowes.com/2022/03/04/creative-strings-podcast-episode-49-the-role-of-artists-during-war-with-ukranian-violinist-kostia-lukyniuk/
Ukrainian-born Kostia Lukyniuk is an accomplished soloist and chamber musician with a multi-genre approach to violin playing. He made his solo debut in 2009 wit
Electric Violin Pioneer Karen Briggs and the Music of Edgar Redmond.
In this special interview, the legendary pioneering violinist Karen Briggs shares how she has approached her incredible career- and there are so many great stories she shares. Also, we’ll hear new recordings of music composed by Michael Redmond’s father, Edgar Redmond. Edgar Redmond was a composer ahead of his time who wrote Jazz and Blues for string ensembles plus rhythm section, as well as for
Balancing Musical Goals and incorporating creativity in the Orchestra Classroom with Austin Scelzo
How to teach more to your students without burning out? How to prioritize your own musical goals without sacrificing too much of your time.
The key is a Flexible mindset and Creative strategies to get the balance you want.
Austin Scelzo is an exemplar of a young person taking courageous steps in that direction- making moves in his music and career and contributing in huge ways to his communitie
How to Become a More Confident & Happy Musician
5 ways to help improve your relationship with music and the thing at the core of it all. Get my free masterclass at www.christianhowes.com/education
Teaching Adult Violin Students With Marlene Cruz Lozano
Marlene Cruz Lozano shares insights for adult violin students and teachers. Her Violin Bootcamp centers adult women violin students, their goals, and needs.
Mindful Practice with Caleigh Drane & William Seiji Marsh
Join us with Guest Speakers Caleigh Drane & William Seiji Marsh as we discuss how to conquer your stage fright and better achieve your musical goals through mindfulness and mindful practice.
Fiddler Casey Driessen on Collaboration, Rhythm, and Drawing Musical Language from Otherlands
Fiddlers Casey Driessen and Christian Howes discuss extensive clips from Casey’s album Otherlands. We talk about chopping/rhythm, and other aspects of musical collaboration for fiddlers and string players who want to expand their creative voice, musical community, and career or lifestyle. We play a tune together as well in this hour-long interview. Find more at www.christianhowes.com
Personal Branding and the Modern Classical Musician w/ Drew Alexander Forde (ThatViolaKid)
Join us with Guest Speaker Drew Alexander Forde (ThatViolaKid) as we talk about his work as a violist, composer, entrepreneur, and social media wizard.
Violist Drew Alexander Forde has a reputation not only as an accomplished performer but also as one of classical music’s most recognizable online brands. He is the co-host of Faking Notes Podcast and an acclaimed expert in classical music’s socia
Music Therapy Techniques for Teachers & Performers w/ Raquel Ravaglioli
Music therapy techniques in teaching strings.with Raquel Ravaglioli, a board-certified music therapist, music instructor, and professional violinist.
Raquel talks about being balanced while helping others find their personal and musical niche, through building strong professional relationships.
To learn more and connect with Raquel Ravaglioli see her website here: http://raquelchristinemusic.com
"SuperNova”: A Genre-Hopping Explosion of the Suzuki Violin Repertoire with composer, David Cutler
Composer David Cutler discussed reimagining Suzuki Violin book 1 with new arrangements of the famous pieces in many styles.
How To Really Teach Music Online Easily and Effectively - Creative Strings Podcast Ep.40
In this episode of the Creative Strings Podcast Christian Howes dives into techniques for easily and effectively teaching music online.
The Art of the Hustle for Musicians- how to pivot during hard times. Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 39
How to Sell & Offer ANY Freelance services right now (for musicians, music teachers or anyone just trying to figure out ways to get work)
Mindset- My attitude: I am not proud. I will dig ditches, wash dishes, or do anything necessary to survive.
We can a) resign ourselves to defeat and give up b) lash out c) TRY to overcome. I prefer C.
Obviously it is preferable to find work at higher hourly ra
From classical violist to rockstar influencer w Andrea Whitt - Creative Strings Podcast Ep 38
Andrea Whitt is a musician who is living the dream. She tours the world with rock stars, manages her own fashion blog, produces fine art, and plays a variety of instruments in a variety of styles.
Given the common wisdom that string players must start by age six to have a chance at success, she has defied the odds ever since starting the viola in public school at 8 years old.
Listen to this fu
Hamilton Hardin on Becoming a Complete Musician - Creative Strings Podcast Episode 37
Hamilton Hardin on Becoming a Complete Musician: Any Genre, Any Instrument
Have you ever worked hard learning a jazz tune with all its 9ths, 13ths, half-diminished-whatevers, only to flip on the radio and hear a pop song with the same 4 chords over and over? Some musicians wonder how jazz and other styles are so complex but it’s the basic pop that sells mainstream.
If you asked multi-instrument
How to Join a Band and Play Confidently In New Styles of Music - Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 36
If you’re a classical musician who would like to join a band and play confidently in new styles of music, I put together a checklist to make it less overwhelming,
The checklist will give you a few things:
How to know when and what to play.
How to avoid "writers block", i.e., the feeling of having no idea what to do.
How to avoid getting "in a rut", i.e., finding yourself always repeating the s
Jean Luc Ponty on Jazz, Violin, & Musicianship: Creative Strings Podcast Episode 35
In my full interview with Jean Luc Ponty for the Creative Strings Podcast, we explore key points in his development, musical conception, elements of his violin playing, the state of the music industry in general, and more.
For example, how he started playing jazz on violin, the influence of Stuff Smith, the role of the bow arm in improvisation, changes in the world of classical violin, attitudes
Joan Griffing: Music for Peace Making & Reconciliation - Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 34
When I was growing up people used to say that you should go into music only if you feel you don't have a choice.
For those of us that made that choice to go into music, we were inspired by this feeling that we must do it. We had a passion, that kept us awake at night, kept us in the practice room, kept us developing new skills... That's why we went into music.
The thing is, when people get out o
Stash Wyslouch: Audacity and the Creative Process - Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 33
To be human is to make stuff; creativity is natural. Yet it feels incredibly risky to put our creative work out there for people to vote up or down. It feels personal, like people may accept or reject us. We're drawn to the ideas and voices of people who have the courage to take that risk and make something distinctive. Beyond possessing courage, you could say artists who do this consistently
Regina Carter, Jazz Violinist: In Her Own Words – Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 32
Jazz Violinist Regina Carter dives into her inspiring beginnings as a stand-alone jazz violinist, jumping to jazz from classical training, inspiring stories of encouraging mentors, and also, her tender experiences of supporting her elderly mother and other loved ones through music.
Check out the blog post with show notes here: https://christianhowes.com/2018/08/13/regina-carter-creative-strings-p
Creative Functional Musicianship: Season 4 Premiere (solo)- Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 31
Introducing Season 4 of the Creative Strings Podcast! In this episode I share my newly released arrangement of Bach’s Violin Partita #2 (Giga) and preview the upcoming interviews in this season of the Creative Strings Podcast including Regina Carter, Andrea Whitt, Stash Wyslouch, and Joan Griffing.
Subscribe to the Creative Strings Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts to catch all of the
Rez Abbasi- On Practice, Improvisation, & Composition: Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 30
Guitarist Rez Abbasi is well known for his distinctive fusing of modern jazz with influences from Hindu North Indian music and Pakistani traditional music.
In this episode of the Creative Strings Podcast, hear him reflect upon how he developed his own voice as a player and composer, as well as what it means for musicians jumping cultural boundaries to explore a wider variety of music.
Check out
Identity, Injury, and Rewriting a Musician's story with Janet Orenstein
Imagine, as a musician, if you lost the ability to use your hands.
How would you recover? How would you find fulfillment, and what would replace the void in your self image?
If you're like most musicians, your craft is a big part of your identity, and even self worth.
A debilitating injury would clearly be devastating for most of us. But what might you learn about yourself in the aftermath, and
Artistic Pursuance vs The Long Arc w/ Janie Barnett: Creative Strings Podcast EP 28
Read the blog post here: http://bit.ly/CSpodcast28
Janie Barnett's new CD, "You See This River" is original, personal, and beautiful; the fact that she put it out 30 years into her career intrigued me.
I wanted to know how she's managed to piece her career together so many years, before, during, and after raising children, all the time staying in NYC.
I wanted to find out how an artist keeps th
The Art and Life of Street Performers w/ Valentin Spurchisi – Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 27
Remember when classical violinist Joshua Bell played in the subway for 45 minutes and made $32? The author of the story raised questions about artistic context and the loss of appreciation for beauty in modern life. A similar experiment was conducted and written about almost 100 years ago, with a similar focus, and here’s my completely different take on the whole thing:
Live music makes a huge di
Why Musicians Need Video - Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 26
Download my video starter worksheet for musicians here(free): http://bit.ly/2kM5bE4
Get my favorite tools-
TubeBuddy: http://bit.ly/2q7nkAg
YouTube StarterKit: http://bit.ly/2izzkq7
In this video I cover: Why video is essential for any self-employed musician in 2018, why your career is likely to suffer if you don’t have videos, how making videos will benefit your musical and business growt
The Intersection of Classical, Jazz, and Flamenco w/ Pablo Martín Caminero
After staying up until 7 a.m. surrounded by Flamenco guitar, dancing, and singing in a room full of people clapping knowingly along to the Bulería, Tango, and Soleá, I was forever changed.
It was my first trip to Spain in 2001, and I had just discovered the music world’s best kept secret.
Following 20 more trips to Spain, I get to share a bit of that magic with you today in a fully produced aud
21st Century Suzuki Teaching With Chili Dog Strings -Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 24
Neil Fong Gilfillan and Rachel Samson are creative, inspiring young string teachers. Together they run the teaching studio in Frisco, TX called Chili Dog Strings . This husband and wife duo combine a love of tradition in the Suzuki method with a curiosity for adventure, showcasing the complimentary styles they bring together in their teaching studio. They serve their local community with private a
Earl Maneein - Heavy Metal Violinist Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 23
Although he is a versatile classically trained violinist, Earl Maneein has taken the path less traveled, pursuing his passion for extreme music.
Scroll down to listen in on Episode 23:
- Earl's definition of "Heavy" or "Extreme" Music
- Earl's projects "Black Heart Sutra," "SEVEN)SUNS," and "Resolution 15"
- Moving between classical and extreme music
- His path to developing a career as a
Bryan Wilson - Cellist, Composer, Subway Performer - Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 22
Bryan Wilson is a cellist, composer, educator and author of the book Cello Chords. He wrote, produced, and just released a solo debut "Oso Perezoso" , and has played in and managed the post-rock band You Bred Raptors? since 2011. Scroll down to listen in on his hilarious and fascinating insights in Creative Strings Podcast Episode 22, during which we cover:
- Performing in NYC Subways
- Booking
Scott Laird - Teaching Functional Musicianship in Orchestra - Creative Strings Podcast Episode 21
Scott D. Laird is the Fine Arts Coordinator at the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics where he directs the orchestra and teaches courses in Recording Technology, Classical Guitar and Piano, and Music History. I've always admired his ability to navigate the worlds of classical, modern, and participatory musical styles- as a player, conductor, and teacher. We sat down to talk about b
Finding Your Vision and Reaching Your Goals as an Artist - Creative Strings Podcast Ep 20
Over thanksgiving I sat down with New York Times bestselling author of The School of Greatness (and my little brother) Lewis Howes. Lewis is a world-class athlete and business guru who's top-rated podcast has over 25 million downloads. Lewis and I discuss how artists can be successful by setting a clear vision and concrete ways of achieving them.
How to grow a business for working musicians - Creative Strings Podcast Ep 19
- commit to run your career like a business and set aside time each week to working on your business
articulate very specific goals (no more than 3)
Create a specific action plan (a sales and marketing campaign)
Create or refine your marketing assets
execute
If you're tired of the status quo and want to jumpstart new projects, jump on a call with me while availability lasts to discuss your busin
Changing Perceptions and Culture with Black Violin - Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 18
"We get to completely change perceptions every time we step on the stage..."
Fusing Hip-Hop and Classical
I first heard Black Violin when they won Apollo in 2005, and followed them over their 10+ year career following. I was excited to finally meet Kev and Wil and talk with them about Black Violin, how they got started, their influences and goals.
Scroll down to listen in and learn about:
Kev
Finding yourself in different styles of music with Mike Block - Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 17
"I really enjoyed finding myself in different contexts and being able to explore different parts of myself in different styles."
Classical Cellist turned multi-style master
I sat down with Cellist Mike Block to discuss his classical training (Cleveland Institute of Music and a Master's for Julliard) and how he moved into alternative styles. We also discuss the importance of music camps including
Prince Tribute - "Sometimes it Snows in April" Christian Howes Cover - Podcast Ep 16
In this Short Episode of the Creative Strings Podcast, host Christian Howes shares his tribute to Prince.
Prince embodied creativity. His fearlessness, versatility, soulfulness, and ability to continually evolve have always been an inspiration to me.
When I heard that he passed away I immediately felt compelled to drop everything and work on one of his songs, leading me to arrange and record a co
Violinist.com founder Laurie Niles - Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 13
“We can be kind to one another without comprising excellence…”
At the Heart of the violin world, Violinist.com founder Laurie Niles sits down with Christian Howes to discuss the start-up and success of violinist.com, a large community of violinists across all styles, genres and experience levels.
Social Media and Entrepreneurship for Musicians with Colin Thomson - Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 12
ModernMusician.co's Colin Thomson joins Christian as they discuss social media and business strategies for musicians, listen below as you learn about:
How to build an audience across social media platforms
Key tips for musicians on Instagram
Ways to grow revenue as a musician
This episode is brought to you by the Electric Violin Shop, your one-stop shop for electric instruments, amps, gear, acc
Joe Mchugh: Borderlands of Storytelling, Philosophy, and Fiddle - Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 11
At the intersection of story telling, philosophy, education, and old time fiddle music lives Joe McHugh, a musician who travels with his wife Paula in their group, The Time Travelers. From moving to West Virginia at the age of twenty to buy a farm, to living and learning traditional fiddle music in Scotland, Joe has used his experiences to carve out a career which encompasses: serving as the found
How to Practice Improvisation w/ Alex Hargreaves, Mike Barnett, Elis Bishop, & Greg Byers
Christian sits down with 4 of the hottest young Creative String players (dubbed "the Young Guns") to discuss their practice techniques, exercises and moving between various fiddle styles.
Meet the Young Guns
Eli Bishop
From the age of 3 until 11, Eli studied the Suzuki violin method. After completing the eighth book of the method, he began studying traditional classical music under the instruct
Electric Violins, Amplification, and effects. How to amplify bowed string instruments.
Duncan Monserud joins Christian to discuss the main challenges, choices, and solutions for bowed string players seeking to go electric. Scroll down this page to listen, join the conversation in the comments, and find a time-coded table of contents to help you zero in on specific topics.
Electric Violin Shop has expertise and they will answer your questions about electric violins, pickups, amplific
Tiffany L. Goodman: How to get more gigs as a musician - Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 8
"When you started a band, you started a business."
Tiffany L. Goodman of Goodman Artists has been representing artists in jazz, classical and world music since 2009. Listen in below as she lays out key components of success for working musicians in episode 8 of the Creative Strings Podcast.
In this episode you will learn:
- The importance of video in your marketing
- Tips for building a presenc
Transcendent musical performances w/ Markand Thakar Pt. 2 - Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 7
Join us in part two of a special two-part episode in which Dr. Markand Thakar challenges us to transcend the ordinary through music.
"To absorb yourself into the sound you have to let go of your place in the world..."
Markand Thakar is a music director of the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra and co-director of graduate conducting at the Peabody Conservatory.
Drawing from ideas in Markand's book- Lo
Transcendent musical performances w/ Markand Thakar Pt. 1 – Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 6
Marking Thakar is a music director of the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra and co-director of graduate conducting at the Peabody Conservatory.
In this episode you will learn
- About Markand's book Looking for the "Harp" Quartet: An Investigation into Music Beauty
- How music can move all of us
- How to convey the deeper meaning of sound / music
- How to measure the creation and release of tension by u
Jazz Violin Practice routine blends technical/creative. Jason Anick- Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 5
This episode features jazz violinist/mandolinist, Jason Anick, a 28-yr-old rising star and regular instructor at the annual Creative Strings Workshop summer conference and Berklee College of Music. Scroll down to listen and learn:
- how Jason combined the best of classical and jazz practice routines to develop bulletproof musicianship
- his routines and regimens -- scales, transcriptions, improv
Performance Psychology for Musicians w/ Dr. Noa Kageyama - Creative Strings Podcast Ep.4
In this episode with Noa Kageyama:
-Noa on nerves and anxiety for the musician/performer. Factors, and causes, solutions.
-Simulation of performance environments in practice, methods.
“The better we know ourselves, the better we know what happens under pressure, the more effectively we can prepare for those things,”
"Performance Practice" and it's definition.
-Not turning off the intensity “s
Matt Glaser Talks Education, Creativity and Mindfulness-Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 3
The head of Berklee College of Music's American Roots Music Program Matt Glaser discusses changing music education, creativity and mindfulness in music.
- “Inevitably the classical world has had to come to grips to this tsunami of young players playing fiddle tunes,”
- “I don’t care that is something is good or bad, music is inherently good,”
Randall Williams: Indie Musician Bootstrapped Tours on Veggie Fuel - Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 2
How an indie musician built a touring career living out of his DIY vegetable-fueled van, developing multiple income streams, and ultimately let it all go.
- "The biggest piece is having an accurate sense of how you're perceived."
- "I don't think you should underestimate what it means to get someone in buying into your email list..."
Thanks to the Electric Violin Shop for being great at what the
Billy Contreras: Country Fiddler and Modern Jazz Violin Master
Creative Strings Podcast with Christian Howes - Episode 1
Billy Contreras and I sat down to speak at the Creative Strings Workshop to discuss Billy's life, music, and more. Later we edited several amazing clips of Billy playing from his early days, to his records with Christian Howes, to his most recent projects. This progression shows how Billy's playing has evolved from into the improvising mas
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