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Creative Strings Podcast

A Classical Musician’s Guide to Join a Band
How to Play Jazz Violin
Free Sheet Music: Violin Caprice
How To Get The Best Amplified Sound on Violin, Viola, or Cello
Beyond “The Chop”: Extended Rhythmic Techniques
How to Make $ for Musicians
Regina Carter Interview
Jean Luc Ponty Interview
How to Be a Happier Musician
Bach reimagined
Create & Develop Yourself
Music For Peace & Reconciliation
How Creative Musicians Practice
Cross the River of Suck
An American Violinist in Europe
Flamenco/Klazyk Intersections
How to Improvise on Songs
Play Bossa, Samba, & Choro
The Life of Street Performers
Heavy Metal Violin
Play Along
How to Write Songs 360
Free PDF Transcription (Latin)
Tribute to Prince
Play Blues on Fiddle/Violin
Can an Electric Violin do that?
Art & Transcendence
Rock Music Violin Nerds
Storytelling & Old Time Fiddle
Teach Better Working Less
Free Sheet Music: Minor Swing
How to Use Loop Pedals to Practice, Perform, or Teach
Perfect Practice
How to Apply Harmony on Bowed String Instruments
How to Practice Improvisation
9 Reasons to Go Beyond Classical
How to Play Pop Music without sounding classical
Funk & Groove Violin (Transcription)
How to Develop Your Personal Voice

Christian Howes String Productions provides affordable string arrangements and remote, online string recording for albums, commercials, films, video games, and more. We also provide remote tracking of other instruments, score preparation, orchestration, transcription and more. Our clients include top producers and composers worldwide.

What players and teachers say

"I am really excited to incorporate Chris' curriculum into my teaching. My high-school students LOVED it!"

Shana Hobin StewartHigh School Orchestra Teacher, NY

“My 3 teen daughters haven’t been that excited about practicing. But when they got done playing to your videos they were so excited that they could actually play along with Senorita and said how much fun you were… and they loved your encouraging comments during the videos. A Mom can only say so much! Way to go! “

Martha HannafordFiddler/Vocalist, Concert Promoter and Instructor at Fiddle Bee

" You gave me the essential keys to understand how to improvise. And especially to dare to play, even if we don't know anything about jazz or the codes of improvisation. Everything you shared with us was clear and practical, I know what I have to work on and how I can practice. Thanks for your passion and the way you convey your knowledge and your experiences. "

Flora TrivelliViolin Teacher, Switzerland

"Thank you for an amazing and eye-opening experience. Chris's approach is always affirming and inspires the student to believe in their own potential and unique musical voice. It's a wake-up call to everyone who says 'I can't improvise'. Whatever level you have reached 'technically'- whether amateur, teacher, performer- Chris' teaching is life-changing, and will unlock your creativity through your instrumental voice."

Sally BeamishProfessional classical violinist & composer for theater, film & TV, "British Composer Award for Lifetime Achievement" recipient

"I'm so happy and relieved to have found a teacher that understands the frustrations of coming from a rigid classical background, and more importantly one who knows a way out into a wider world!!"

Sarah CrossViolinist, Netherlands

“The Creative Strings Workshop has been a game changer for me. In a short amount of time, I've made huge leaps forward in my playing and grown in confidence. I'm finding that I'm utilizing elements of what I've learnt in everything I do, from creating, to teaching and facilitating, to singing rhythmic patterns as I'm washing up!”

Fritha JenkinsAssociate Lecturer at the University of the Arts, London

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