Creative Strings Podcast with Violinist Christian Howes

By Christian Howes

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Simplifying growth for musicians- especially violin, viola, fiddle, and cello players and teachers- with tips, insights, tools, and stories to grow in their practice, teaching, and career. Exploring intersections in creativity, music education, string playing, music business, and culture, Creative Strings is a non-profit organization supporting music education via online curriculum, orchestra classroom outreach, in-person retreats/conferences, and more. Executive director and host Christian Howes is a classically trained Jazz violinist helping string players to be versatile and creative.

Episode Date
The Value and Nuances of Teaching Improvisation for Music Educators
Apr 18, 2024
Jazz Violin vs Classical Violin: the difference in Bowing Technique
Feb 29, 2024
Secrets of Versatile High-Functioning Musicians
Dec 01, 2023
Overfill Your Orchestra: How Orchestra Teacher Angela Harman runs a Thriving Orchestra Class
Oct 05, 2023
A String Quartet that Grooves w/ Quartet Davis
Jul 16, 2023
3 Keys to redesign your practice & become a more Functional Musician
Jun 19, 2023
How to Learn & Remember Chord Progressions to the Songs and Tunes You Play
Apr 04, 2023
Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) Therapy w/ Joyu Lee + Mindfulness for musicians.
Feb 06, 2023
Music Teachers: Cultivating Excellence & Self Care w/ Adrian Gordon
Jan 09, 2023
Bluegrass Fiddle Tricks & Licks ; Magic Bluegrass Scale with Justin Branum
Dec 23, 2022
How to Amplify Violin Viola or Cello w/ Matt Bell of Electric Violin Shop
Dec 08, 2022
Showing up and serving your community with Dr. Quinton Morris
Nov 09, 2022
Resourcing tuition-free string teaching programs w/ Violinist/Pastor John "Adidam" Littlejohn
Jul 20, 2022
Opportunities for Musicians to Thrive in the Health Space with Aaron Colverson
Jun 14, 2022
The Role of Artists in War; How One Ukrainian Violinist Copes & Supports His Country
Mar 04, 2022
Electric Violin Pioneer Karen Briggs and the Music of Edgar Redmond.
Mar 03, 2022
Balancing Musical Goals and incorporating creativity in the Orchestra Classroom with Austin Scelzo
Jan 18, 2022
How to Become a More Confident & Happy Musician
Jan 04, 2022
Teaching Adult Violin Students With Marlene Cruz Lozano
Nov 15, 2021
Mindful Practice with Caleigh Drane & William Seiji Marsh
Nov 15, 2021
Fiddler Casey Driessen on Collaboration, Rhythm, and Drawing Musical Language from Otherlands
Jul 21, 2021
Personal Branding and the Modern Classical Musician w/ Drew Alexander Forde (ThatViolaKid)
May 24, 2021
Music Therapy Techniques for Teachers & Performers w/ Raquel Ravaglioli
Mar 10, 2021
"SuperNova”: A Genre-Hopping Explosion of the Suzuki Violin Repertoire with composer, David Cutler
Sep 14, 2020
How To Really Teach Music Online Easily and Effectively - Creative Strings Podcast Ep.40
Sep 01, 2020
The Art of the Hustle for Musicians- how to pivot during hard times. Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 39
Mar 27, 2020
From classical violist to rockstar influencer w Andrea Whitt - Creative Strings Podcast Ep 38
Dec 27, 2019
Hamilton Hardin on Becoming a Complete Musician - Creative Strings Podcast Episode 37
Sep 13, 2019
How to Join a Band and Play Confidently In New Styles of Music - Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 36
Apr 25, 2019
Jean Luc Ponty on Jazz, Violin, & Musicianship: Creative Strings Podcast Episode 35
Mar 21, 2019
Joan Griffing: Music for Peace Making & Reconciliation - Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 34
Jan 07, 2019
Stash Wyslouch: Audacity and the Creative Process - Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 33
Sep 26, 2018
Regina Carter, Jazz Violinist: In Her Own Words – Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 32
Aug 20, 2018
Creative Functional Musicianship: Season 4 Premiere (solo)- Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 31
Aug 06, 2018
Rez Abbasi- On Practice, Improvisation, & Composition: Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 30
May 25, 2018
Identity, Injury, and Rewriting a Musician's story with Janet Orenstein
Apr 16, 2018
Artistic Pursuance vs The Long Arc w/ Janie Barnett: Creative Strings Podcast EP 28
Mar 29, 2018
The Art and Life of Street Performers w/ Valentin Spurchisi – Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 27
Feb 25, 2018
Why Musicians Need Video - Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 26
Dec 19, 2017
The Intersection of Classical, Jazz, and Flamenco w/ Pablo Martín Caminero
Nov 30, 2017
21st Century Suzuki Teaching With Chili Dog Strings -Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 24
Oct 17, 2017
Earl Maneein - Heavy Metal Violinist Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 23
Jun 10, 2017
Bryan Wilson - Cellist, Composer, Subway Performer - Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 22
Apr 24, 2017
Scott Laird - Teaching Functional Musicianship in Orchestra - Creative Strings Podcast Episode 21
Mar 24, 2017
Finding Your Vision and Reaching Your Goals as an Artist - Creative Strings Podcast Ep 20
Feb 08, 2017
How to grow a business for working musicians - Creative Strings Podcast Ep 19
Oct 28, 2016
Changing Perceptions and Culture with Black Violin - Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 18
Aug 17, 2016
Finding yourself in different styles of music with Mike Block - Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 17
Jun 13, 2016
Prince Tribute - "Sometimes it Snows in April" Christian Howes Cover - Podcast Ep 16
May 23, 2016
Songwriting Strategies: A 360 Degree Approach (Part 2) w/ Mark Simos- Creative Strings Podcast Ep.15
May 04, 2016
Songwriting Strategies: A 360 Degree Approach (Part 1) w/ Mark Simos- Creative Strings Podcast Ep.14
Apr 24, 2016
Violinist.com founder Laurie Niles - Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 13
Jan 06, 2016
Social Media and Entrepreneurship for Musicians with Colin Thomson - Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 12
Nov 16, 2015
Joe Mchugh: Borderlands of Storytelling, Philosophy, and Fiddle - Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 11
Oct 03, 2015
How to Practice Improvisation w/ Alex Hargreaves, Mike Barnett, Elis Bishop, & Greg Byers
Aug 12, 2015
Electric Violins, Amplification, and effects. How to amplify bowed string instruments.
May 27, 2015
Tiffany L. Goodman: How to get more gigs as a musician - Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 8
Apr 24, 2015
Transcendent musical performances w/ Markand Thakar Pt. 2 - Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 7
Apr 08, 2015
Transcendent musical performances w/ Markand Thakar Pt. 1 – Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 6
Feb 15, 2015
Jazz Violin Practice routine blends technical/creative. Jason Anick- Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 5
Jan 12, 2015
Performance Psychology for Musicians w/ Dr. Noa Kageyama - Creative Strings Podcast Ep.4
Dec 15, 2014
Matt Glaser Talks Education, Creativity and Mindfulness-Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 3
Nov 12, 2014
Randall Williams: Indie Musician Bootstrapped Tours on Veggie Fuel - Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 2
Oct 14, 2014
Billy Contreras: Country Fiddler and Modern Jazz Violin Master
Sep 13, 2014