I’m interested in how personal development and musical practice overlap for musicians. For example, most musicians pick a “lane”, identifying primarily as performers, composers, or teachers. To keep growing after they’ve peaked, they might benefit from stepping outside that lane. That’s when they’re likely to strike a nerve. Not that anyone needs to master every Read more about What does Musical Creativity have to do with Personal Development?[…]

  After so many trips to Europe I’ve learned to take my giddiness on arrival day with a grain of salt. By next week the novelty will be replaced by a touch of irritability, and I’ll be ready for the hot bar at Whole Foods again. “It’s an awesome place to visit”, I hear myself Read more about An American Violinist in Europe[…]

Have you ever heard someone say, “You should only go into music if you feel you don’t have a choice”? For many of us musicians, we have felt that kind of clarity. We’re among the few who have both felt certain about what we wanted to do and enjoyed the freedom to pursue it. In Read more about Music for Peace Making & Reconciliation: Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 34[…]

Discover 14 of Christian’s best practice tips in this tutorial on violin improvisation    In this video I cover some of my best practice tips to improve your improvisation skills on the violin.  Whether you’re looking to make your own violin covers, arrange your parts to play violin in a band, or develop deeper skills Read more about Violin Improvisation Lesson: 14 Practice Tips[…]