I was born into a musical family with my dad being an instrumental music teacher specialising in flute, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon and piano. I grew up surrounded by music and understanding what it took to be a musician. I think I chose the violin because of a book my parents used to read to me called \u2018The Music Life Of Gustav Mole\u2019, a children\u2019s picture story book about Gustav, who was a mole, and his life as he is born into a musical family and his musical education on the violin.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n How would you describe your style?<\/strong><\/p>\n I play all the genres and I love them all. Although I\u2019m classically trained, I have spent a lot of my time dabbling in some very contemporary and modern styles as well. I have embraced performing and improvising within a broad variety of musical genres and have built repertoire and skill that explores a wide range of modern and classic styles such as pop, rock, classical, folk, Celtic, klezmer, RnB, EDM, contemporary, jazz, theatre, and world. Learning and playing different styles\/genres on the violin has the potential to unlock skills and techniques that a single genre might not.<\/p>\n What are some highlights you have from your career so far?<\/strong><\/p>\n The Melbourne Victory performances have been some of the biggest highlights of my career. They have undoubtedly turned my life around in the best way possible. It\u2019s pretty special to be recognised for something that received so much positive feedback from across the globe. Not to mention, the actual performances themselves were epic. As terrifying as the concept of performing in front of thousands of people might be, the actual experience of being in the stadium with 20,000 people chanting alongside you is so invigorating.<\/p>\n How has your career been affected by COVID? <\/strong><\/p>\n The concept of \u2018Evangeline Victoria Music\u2019 only became an idea during the COVID lockdown(s), so the extra time I had on my hands, not being able to work my regular day job, offered me the opportunity to start building the back end of my business.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/06\/EV1_85802.jpg\")