CHRISTIAN
HOWES
VIOLINIST, EDUCATOR AND COMPOSER
VOTED #1 IN THE DOWNBEAT CRITICS POLL (“RISING STARS/VIOLIN”)
WAYS WE CAN WORK TOGETHER
CREATIVE STRINGS PODCAST
Exploring intersections between creativity, music education, string playing, DIY music business, and culture
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My students have never been more engaged... I've been listening to 130 of my students submit their creative projects this week. Acapella, Soundtrap, live performances, music videos, iMovie/Wevideo duos, kareoke performances, free improvisations, original tunes- I feel so much more invigorated by my work helping them develop their musicianship through their own creative voice.
Austin Scelzo
Music Director at Darien Public Schools
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The workshop offered videos, feedback and mentors that responded to all my goals (accompaniment, techniques, soloing w harmonic knowledge, connecting my voice with my viola). Also there was an opportunity to connect & watch other attendees on their journeys.
Alva Anderson
Singer and violist
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Prior to the course I was always waiting and it wasn’t going anywhere. After meeting Chris, I have seen some big changes with a ‘let’s make sh*t happen’ attitude! In Melbourne I had my first summer as a consistent session musician. In Tokyo I decided to work on a solo project I never had courage to do before the course. Chris has completely changed the relationship between the violin and myself...
Elle Shimada
Performer/Producer/Composer (Tokyo and Melbourne)
