EntreMusician & Jazz Violinist Makes His debut as team host of The EntreMusician Podcast interviewing fellow violinist and educator, jazz great Mr. Christian Howes. Chris grew up in Columbus, Ohio and received a degree in Philosophy from the Ohio State University. Toured and performed for 10 years in New York City making a name on the international jazz scene. he has recently returned to raise a family while anchoring his touring and educational activities from his hometown of Columbus.
As violinist, teacher, and composer, he served as an associate professor at the Berklee College of Music. He has also worked with Les Paul, Greg Osby, Jack DiJohnette and Victor Wooten. The Minneapolis Tribune called him “arguably the most intriguing young violinist in jazz,” while the Chicago Reader said, “Not since Jean-Luc Ponty has a violinist ranged from pure classical to fuzz tone rock to convincing jazz with such authority.”
Christian was awarded the #1 spot in Downbeat magazine’s Critics Poll (Rising Star Violin) in 2011. He was also nominated for “Violinist of the Year” by the Jazz Journalists Association in 2011.
Show Notes:
00:00 Intro
01:00 Chris’ EntreMusician Perspective
05:20 Earning money as an EntreMusician
07:40 Finding the right audience
10:30 Having a hustle mentality
18:20 Unique personal steps to business and career building
23:40 Know yourself, know your numbers
27:45 Taking your career to the next level - steps
33:30 Connect with Chris Howes
36:00 Final thoughts
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