Julie Lyonn Lieberman has helped develop the multi-style string field over the last forty+ years through her work as an educator, author, radio producer, composer, writer, recording artist, and performer. She has performed on and off Broadway as well as in folk and jazz clubs throughout the United States, and Canada, France and Scotland. She is the recipient of the 2014 American String Teachers Association (ASTA) Kudos Award, over two-dozen ASCAP Plus Awards, eight Meet the Composer awards and three American String Teachers Association’s National Citation for Leadership & Merit awards. She produced four American Jazz String Summits in the 1980s and 1990s featuring many of the top improvising string players in America, and co-produced three alternative string festivals within American String Teachers Conference in 2003, 2004, and 2005, serving as the chair for the 2004 component. Julie is a D’Addario Elite Clinician and an NS Design Performance Artist. Learn more about Julie, purchase her many publications including method books, sheet music and DVDs, and find opportunities to expand your playing through Strings Without Boundaries at https://julielyonn.com. Tracks heard in this episode: - 'Technostrings' by Julie Lyonn Lieberman; Kendor Music - 'Dance with Celestrana' with Laraaji Venus and Julie Lyonn Lieberman (Huiksi Music) - 'Blues at Dawn' by Julie Lyonn Lieberman from “A Festival of Violin & Fiddle Styles,” Hal Leonard - 'Swinging the Changes' by Julie Lyonn Lieberman from “A Festival of Violin & Fiddle Styles,” Hal Leonard - 'Bollywood Strings Percussion + SR Orch + Electric Violin' by Julie Lyonn Lieberman; Kendor Music - 'River of Bollywood' by Julie Lyonn Lieberman from “A Festival of Violin & Fiddle Styles,” Hal Leonard If you enjoy this podcast, please take a second to like, comment, subscribe, and SHARE this with all your friends. Rockstar Violinist is the Electric Violin Shop podcast, hosted by Matt Bell and featuring interviews with the most creative and noteworthy electric strings performing and recording artists. Electric Violin Shop is the world leader in amplified strings. Shop at www.electricviolinshop.com or contact us at [email protected] for advice.

Seoyeon Im, aka SixMinor, aka V.OLIN is a jazz and pop violinist from Korea. After studying classical violin in Korea she attended Berklee School of Music in Boston and recently earned a Masters Degree in Jazz from Queens College in NYC. She has large and growing audiences on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. Find links to her social media and sheet music sales at linktr.ee/sixminor. Music heard in this episode: 'Up In the Air' unreleased original single by Seoyeon Im 'SWING 42' by Django Reinhardt with Jason Anick and Yeonsong Kim Bach Double Violin Concerto arranged for jazz quintet by Seoyeon Im 'Wind Blossom' by Seoyeon Im with Berklee World Strings 'Q Train' by Seoyeon Im 'Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star' arranged by Seoyeon Im in 6 different styles If you enjoy this podcast, please take a second to like, comment, subscribe, and SHARE this with all your friends. Rockstar Violinist is the Electric Violin Shop podcast, hosted by Matt Bell and featuring interviews with the most creative and noteworthy electric strings performing and recording artists. Electric Violin Shop is the world leader in amplified strings. Shop at www.electricviolinshop.com or contact us at [email protected] for advice.

There are lots of amazing players out there but when you talk to the best players about who blows their minds, one name keeps popping up. Billy Contreras is only in his 30s, but his playing has been raising eyebrows and dropping jaws for over 20 years, from his days as a young fiddle prodigy to his mastery of other genres, including jazz, bluegrass, Western swing and country. When he was six years old, Contreras attended a local fiddle contest and was encouraged to study violin using the Suzuki method. At the age of ten Billy joined Buddy Spicher's Nashville Swing Band. By the time he was 12 years old Contreras won the National Oldtime Fiddlers' Contest. In his teens he studied with classical violinist Rachel Barton Pine and was selected for the Betty Carter Jazz Ahead international residency program. As an adult, Billy has built an important career as a freelance artist, session player, jazz collaborator, fiddle competitor, and educator. Tracks heard in this podcast: - Hot House - Move - Oklahoma Stomp - The Way You Look Tonight - Hot House (Reprise) - Start It Over - Twilight - Tombstone Junction - Squirrel Hunters If you enjoy this podcast, please take a second to like, comment, subscribe, and SHARE this with all your friends. Rockstar Violinist is the Electric Violin Shop podcast, hosted by Matt Bell and featuring interviews with the most creative and noteworthy electric strings performing and recording artists. Electric Violin Shop is the world leader in amplified strings. Shop at www.electricviolinshop.com or contact us at [email protected] for advice.

Exceptional among modern fiddlers for his versatility and depth, Darol Anger has helped drive the evolution of the contemporary string band through his involvement with numerous trailblazing ensembles such as his Republic Of Strings, the Turtle Island String Quartet, the David Grisman Quintet, Montreux,and others. Darol is at home in many of musical genres, some of which he helped to invent! Darol has performed and taught all over the world with musicians such as Dr. Billy Taylor, Bela Fleck, Bill Evans, David Grisman, David Balakrishnan, Tracy Silverman, Mark O'Connor, Phillip Aaberg, Mark O’Connor, and Stephane Grappelli, to name a few. In addition to performing all over the world, he has recorded and produced scores of important recordings and has been a featured soloist on dozens of recordings and motion picture soundtracks. He can be heard on NPR’s “Car Talk” theme (along with Earl Scruggs, David Grisman and Tony Rice) and was also the violinist on the soundtrack of the popular Sim City computer games. An Associate Professor Emeritus at the prestigious Berklee School of music, Anger now runs an ambitious online fiddle school at ArtistWorks.com and is a regular guest at Berklee's Roots Music program. You can take lessons with Darol at artistworks.com/fiddle-lessons-darol-anger. Darol is interested in 5-string violin technology and has built two of his own. Learn more at darolanger.com If you enjoy this podcast, please take a second to like, comment, subscribe, and SHARE this with all your friends. Rockstar Violinist is the Electric Violin Shop podcast, hosted by Matt Bell and featuring interviews with the most creative and noteworthy electric strings performing and recording artists. Electric Violin Shop is the world leader in amplified strings. Shop at www.electricviolinshop.com or contact us at [email protected] for advice.

Jared Burnett is a consummate self-made, full-time professional violinist, touring widely to perform everywhere from night clubs & corporate conventions to Broadway & Carnegie Hall. With influences such as The Charlie Daniel’s Band, Jean Luc Ponty and more mainstream artists such as Boyd Tinsley of the Dave Matthews Band, Jared’s musical style has evolved from classical to include bluegrass and jazz, contemporary and modern rock sounds. In our interview with Jared he discusses how he built a valuable brand. His 6' 5” muscular physique and long blonde hair are instantly recognizable, and his professionalism and engaging musical performances are his calling card. Jared plays Wood Violins 6-String Vipers, Zeta Jazz Fusion violins including his own Jared Burnett Signature Series and the Zeta Boyd Tinsley Signature Series violin, and an Aurora Silhouette Silver LED Electric Violin. Learn more about Jared and book him for your event at jaredviolin.com. Music in this episode is by Jared Burnett. Tracks heard in this episode include: The Arrival Chandelier Greatest Showman Not a Bad Thing Pretty Girl Rock If you enjoy this podcast, please take a second to like, comment, subscribe, and SHARE this with all your friends. Rockstar Violinist is the Electric Violin Shop podcast, hosted by Matt Bell and featuring interviews with the most creative and noteworthy electric strings performing and recording artists. Electric Violin Shop is the world leader in amplified strings. Shop at www.electricviolinshop.com or contact us at [email protected] for advice.

With performances often described as passionate, vivacious, electrifying, and innovative, Billboard-charting international recording artist Chelsey Green brings the vibrancy of violin and viola playing and unique, rich vocals to worldwide audiences in a whole new way. Dr. Green is an Associate Professor in the String Department at the prestigious Berklee College of Music. She and her ensemble, The Green Project, tear down all stereotypes of the violin and viola by fusing traditional classical technique with popular favorites and enticing original songs in various genres– including R&B, Pop, Soul, Funk, Jazz, Alternative, Hip Hop, Gospel and more! Tracks heard in this episode: Intro: Dr. Funk Break #1: Pizzicato Part III Break #2: Summertime Break #3: Groove Ready Break #4: People Make The World Go Round Break #5: Soundcheck Outro: It's Not What It Seems Learn more about Chelsea and her music at chelseygreen.com and follow her on social media: Instagram – @GreenViolinist Twitter – @GreenViolinist & @GreenProjectTGP Facebook – www.fb.com/greenprojecttgp YouTube – www.youtube.com/chelseygreenproject If you enjoy this podcast, please take a second to like, comment, subscribe, and SHARE this with all your friends. Rockstar Violinist is the Electric Violin Shop podcast, hosted by Matt Bell and featuring interviews with the most creative and noteworthy electric strings performing and recording artists. Electric Violin Shop is the world leader in amplified strings. Shop at www.electricviolinshop.com or contact us at [email protected] for advice.

Cremaine Booker, aka ThatCelloGuy, is a cellist who hails from Dallas, TX. Whether you know it or not, you’ve almost definitely heard Cremaine play.  He was on the new Lion King soundtrack.  He’s recorded with Black Violin, Lauren Daigle, Keb Mo, Sheryl Crow, Michael McDonald and so many more.  He’s performed live with Hans Zimmer, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, LeAnn Rimes, Chris Stapleton, Martina McBride, and many more. As an outstanding classical player, Cremaine serves as principal cello for the Nashville Philharmonic Orchestra and the Jackson Symphony Orchestra. Tracks heard in this episode: Music from the 'Darksiders: Genesis' video game 'Hallelujah' cover by Matt Bell feat. Cremaine Booker 'Time' by Hans Zimmer from the movie Interstellar 'Petrichor' 'Aya' 'Arrival of the Birds' 'Fly' Visit thatcelloguy.com to learn more about Cremaine and his music. If you enjoy this podcast, please take a second to like, comment, subscribe, and SHARE this with all your friends. Rockstar Violinist is the Electric Violin Shop podcast, hosted by Matt Bell and featuring interviews with the most creative and noteworthy electric strings performing and recording artists. Electric Violin Shop is the world leader in amplified strings. Shop at www.electricviolinshop.com or contact us at [email protected] for advice.

Welcome to another episode of Rockstar Violinist, the podcast from Electric Violin Shop that brings you the biggest stars in the world of electric strings. There may be no bigger star in our world than Lindsey Stirling. From regular appearances on the biggest stages to over 3 billion views on YouTube, she is...everywhere. We recently loaned Lindsey a Viper for what, at the time, was a top secret project. We did this interview a month or so before her Christmas show came out and we’ve been sitting on it so we could share some behind the scenes info. But now we can share it - as well as a really cool look into the mind of one of the most visible people in the violin community, Lindsey Stirling: Rockstar Violinist! Tracks heard in this episode: INTRO - 'Guardian' from the Artemisalbum 10:44 - 'Crystallize' 22:52 - 'Something Wild' from the Disnay film Pete’s Dragon 32:17 - 'Violin Rock' from Lindsey's first ever live dance + violin performance at the Junior Miss Pageant 42:31 - 'Underground' from the Artemisalbum 48:56 - 'Iris' with Johnny Rzeznik of Goo Goo Dolls from Lindsey's String Sessionspodcast 57:10 - 'Til The Light Goes Out' OUTRO - 'Carol of the Bells' Visit lindseystirling.com to hear more music, subscribe to Lindsey's aweseom podcast, and see when her tour schedule is bringing her to a venue near you. If you enjoy this podcast, please take a second to like, comment, subscribe, and SHARE this with all your friends. Rockstar Violinist is the Electric Violin Shop podcast, hosted by Matt Bell and featuring interviews with the most creative and noteworthy electric strings performing and recording artists. Electric Violin Shop is the world leader in amplified strings. Shop at www.electricviolinshop.com or contact us at [email protected] for advice.

*This is part 1 of our 2-part extended interview with Rachel Barton Pine. Stay tuned for part 2, coming soon!* Rachel Barton Pine is one of the most recognized names on the classical music scene today. She made her debut as a soloist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at age 10. Since then, she’s gone on to perform with orchestras all over the world, as well as with many of rock’s biggest names such as Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and Steve Vai. She performs on the “ex-Bazzini, ex-Soldat” Joseph Guarnerius del Gesu (Cremona, 1742), and when plugging in Rachel plays a 6-string Wood Violins Viper electric violin. Tracks heard in this episode: INTRO - Viola d’amore Concerto in A Minor RV 397 I. Vivace BREAK #1 - STAR SPANGLED BANNER BREAK #2 - Theme and Variations on the Glow of the Lamp - Rachel’s YouTube BREAK #3 - Metallica One - RBP and Mike Block Learn more about Rachel at rachelbartonpine.com. Listen and subscribe to Rachel's wonderful 'Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine' podcast at rachelbartonpine.libsyn.com. Rockstar Violinist is the Electric Violin Shop podcast, hosted by Matt Bell and featuring interviews with the most creative and noteworthy electric strings performing and recording artists. Electric Violin Shop is the world leader in amplified strings. Shop at www.electricviolinshop.com or contact us at [email protected] for advice.

*This is part 1 of our 2-part extended interview with Rachel Barton Pine. Find part 2 on our channel.* Rachel Barton Pine is one of the most recognized names on the classical music scene today. She made her debut as a soloist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at age 10. Since then, she’s gone on to perform with orchestras all over the world, as well as with many of rock’s biggest names such as Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and Steve Vai. She performs on the “ex-Bazzini, ex-Soldat” Joseph Guarnerius del Gesu (Cremona, 1742), and when plugging in Rachel plays a 6-string Wood Violins Viper electric violin. Tracks heard in this episode: INTRO - Blood Drunk - Earthen Grave BREAK #1 - Little Diamond - Bird on the Wing Jigs - Blues Dialogues album BREAK #2 - Dismal Times - Earthen Grave BREAK #3 - Black Sabbath/Ozzy Rock Quartet - Recorded at MWROC, 2013 BREAK #4 - Organic Metal Framework - Solo - Family Fridays with RBP - Nov 13, 2020 Learn more about Rachel at rachelbartonpine.com. Listen and subscribe to Rachel's wonderful 'Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine' podcast at rachelbartonpine.libsyn.com. Rockstar Violinist is the Electric Violin Shop podcast, hosted by Matt Bell and featuring interviews with the most creative and noteworthy electric strings performing and recording artists. Electric Violin Shop is the world leader in amplified strings. Shop at www.electricviolinshop.com or contact us at [email protected] for advice.

Celtic fiddler and award-winning singer-songwriter Kiana June Weber has headlined the largest Celtic festivals in the world. She reached No.1 on the Billboard World Music charts multiple times as a member of Gaelic Storm. She later spent three years touring with the world famous violin troupe, Barrage. Since leaving Barrage to pursue her own career Kiana has toured widely both as a featured soloist with the Grammy-Award-Winning artist Carlos Nunez and in the touring cast of Tony Award Winning musical Come From Away. Learn more about Kiana June and her music at www.kianajune.com. Rockstar Violinist is the Electric Violin Shop podcast, hosted by Matt Bell and featuring interviews with the most creative and noteworthy electric strings performing and recording artists. Electric Violin Shop is the world leader in amplified strings. Shop at www.electricviolinshop.com or contact us at [email protected] for advice.