Leader of Hip-Hop String Quartet “wholesoul” | Grammy Award Winning Violist | Digital Content Creator
Joined July 2010
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16 Feb 2024
This Oklahoma radio station snubbed a fan request to play "Texas Hold ‘Em." This is racist for 2 simple reasons:
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In my most recent newsletter, I succinctly break down the situation and highlight resources that explain the true origins a bluegrass and country music.
TLDR: Black people invented them.
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16 Feb 2024
Read the full story here on Grace Notes, and while you’re at it, consider subscribing!
Why The Beyoncé Radio Snub Was Racist
open.substack.com/pub/thatvi…
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20 Jan 2024
If you struggle with talking to a camera, try this:
1. Set up your camera.
2. Make sure you’re in frame.
3. Set a timer for 15 minutes.
4. Talk to the lens like it’s your best friend. Don’t try to make sense, say whatever comes to mind and suspend your own judgement
5. Repeat
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12 Jan 2024
What I thought I needed to be a successful musician:
-Perfect playing
-Winning an International Competition
-A well-connected manager to book my gigs
What I really needed:
-Writing skills
-Specialization
-A rich network of people that want to help me
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12 Jan 2024
This ain’t an exhaustive list though.
In my latest newsletter, I dive into 7 skills that every artist entrepreneur should have.
Give it a read to learn more:
open.substack.com/pub/thatvi…
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6 Jan 2024
Extra-Classical String Player: Explained
If you’re a string player that loves other genres, I wrote this for you.
I’m optimistic for the future of our craft! open.substack.com/pub/thatvi…
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4 Jan 2024
There is no money in Classical Music.
There, I said it.
Don’t believe me, check out this table from a 2019 analysis of the Music Industry by Nielsen
(static.billboard.com/files/p…)
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4 Jan 2024
How are classical musicians supposed to survive a market with such little demand?
My thesis is this: We must become what I am calling “Extra-Classical” string players.
What’s an Extra-Classical string player? I explain everything in tomorrow’s newsletter.
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4 Jan 2024
Subscribe here to have it delivered to your inbox first thing tomorrow morning:
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29 Jun 2023
So hyped to be a part of this!!!
27 Jun 2023
Shin Megami Tensei 30th LIVE: Band of Shadows Concert is this weekend! 💙
“This concert is the first ever live, anniversary concert for ATLUS in the West and will feature the music of the SMT series!”
Our VGO musicians are excited to perform for this celebration! 😎 “HEE-HO!” #ShinMegamiTensei #AnimeExpo
Visit: atlus.com/smt30th/ for ticket and concert information! 🎫
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19 Sep 2022
Niggas didn’t get bullied simply for liking anime. Tell the whole story about how you tried to turn Super Saiyan in gym class in front of the hoes.
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10 Sep 2022
9/ Lift subject from the background
You can now easily lift the subject from an image or isolate the subject by removing the background.
Open an image and long tap on the main subject. A shimmer will appear, and you can click "Copy". You can now paste the image elsewhere.
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31 Aug 2022
Retweet and spread the word.
ALT Infographic showing city's annual cost per household comparing suburban and urban.
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30 Aug 2022
ok but who is recreating beats like this kid
he said “THATS how we get the Kaytranada sound”
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6 Aug 2022
I started a string quartet that plays Hip-Hop, Soul,and R&B and wrote about it.
Check it out:
thatviolakid.com/lotsofthoug… thatviolakid.com/lotsofthoug…
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4 Aug 2022
lockheed martin rebranding as blood bath and beyond
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3 Aug 2022
On the way to the airport, my Uber driver listed four different ways the US is going to collapse.
His source: Something along the lines of “stufftheydontwantyoutoknow .com”
Really helped me zen out before my flight 🧘🏽♂️
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21 Jul 2022
MYTH: We don't have a solution to nuclear's "waste problem"
REALITY: Nuclear waste isn't a problem. In fact, it’s the best solution we have to meeting our energy needs while protecting the natural environment!
Here's what you need to know:
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