Finding yourself in different styles of music with Mike Block - Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 17

Creative Strings with Violinist Christian Howes

"I really enjoyed finding myself in different contexts and being able to explore different parts of myself in different styles." Classical Cellist turned multi-style master I sat down with Cellist Mike Block to discuss his classical training (Cleveland Institute of Music and a Master's for Julliard) and how he moved into alternative styles. We also discuss the importance of music camps including the Mike Block String Camp, the Global Musician Workshop and the Creative Strings Workshop. Scroll down to learn about: Mike's classical training and how it helped him transition to playing in multiple styles His happiness "checklist" and how he applies it to the various aspects of his performance, education and business The life-changing potential of string/music camps His work with Yo-Yo Ma and world influences There's still time to register! For the 2016 Creative Strings Workshop and Festival July 3-9, 2016 near Columbus, OH. Immerse yourself in a week of fun and music with world-renowned faculty. Podcast guest Mike Block is a prior attendee of the Creative Strings Workshop and as you will hear in the podcast, he highly recommends attending as many camps as you possibly can! Huge thank you to our sponsor Electric Violin Shop, your one-stop shop for electric instruments, amps, gear, accessories, and most of all, expertise. Use code CHOWES at checkout and take 5% off of your order. Call 866-900-8400 to get your questions answered on "all things electric strings". While you are talking to EVS, be sure to ask them about the new Yamaha Electric Violin (you can check out my video review here). I've been a Yamaha performing artist for almost 20 years now and am very proud to be a part of the Yamaha family.