Chris Robinson
@RobinsonViolin
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Showing students music can be a tool for change. Violinist, Educator, Arts Leader: VIA Academy @viamusicacademy. Louisville Orchestra. Kentucky born.
Joined February 2013
I’m beyond honored to be recognized by the @knightfdn as a 2021 Knight Arts Champion! To see my name among some of my biggest mentors is just mind boggling 🤯. I’m so grateful to those who have relentlessly supported me and can’t wait for what’s to come ♥️ https://t.co/x4abPDYNUq
knightfoundation.org
Every year, as part of the Knight Arts Challenge announcement, Knight also selects a group of Knight Arts Champions — community leaders in South Florida who have contributed to our region's rich arts...
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Real opportunity is about ecosystems, not auditions. Emerging research backs this up, and reflects what we’re doing at VIA Academy. https://t.co/9iXkgLKk81
wallacefoundation.org
Researchers reflect on how youth development has evolved and why its future depends on coordination, connection, and people.
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I wrote about why youth development matters so deeply for the future of classical music - and why systems of support change everything. https://t.co/NrxiqJzb9N
robinsonviolin.com
There’s a moment in the life of any field when it stops being a collection of isolated efforts and starts becoming a system - something connected, coherent, and generative. That’s exactly where...
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I’ve met too many musicians who achieved what they were told to want - and then quietly wondered, now what?
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If music education only rewards perfection, we shouldn’t be surprised when students fear curiosity. How do you cultivate curiosity in your students?
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Just got back from a quick trip to Miami and the New World Symphony presenting about VIA Academy, NWS BLUE, and teaching artistry. My first 2-hour presentation on some nerdy stuff 🤓
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I write about classical music, education, and building a meaningful life. Thinking out loud here is part of the process. Think along!
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Jotting down more thoughts about music education and classical music - follow along for discussions https://t.co/1LIwaTHzku
robinsonviolin.com
As VIA Academy moves into its seventh year, I’ve found myself reflecting less on milestones and more on continuity —on what it actually takes to build something that lasts in classical music. VIA was...
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Anyone else recently watch Home Alone this season thinking the price of pizza hasn’t changed for 40 years?
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If you don’t own a full outfit you bought from Costco do you really even shop there?
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Jack Harlow covers Elvis Presley’s “Can’t Help Falling In Love” with The Louisville Orchestra.
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Playing with Jack Harlow…🔥mad respect for him and the collaboration with the Louisville Orchestra!
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#miami folks! Give Miami Day is a big day for nonprofit organizations. Consider giving to VIA Academy, a music education program for underrepresented communities in classical music. We mentor young musicians to help them gain college acceptance. https://t.co/0X9bQ4ofgy
givemiamiday.org
Standing for Virtual Inclusion Artists, VIA Academy is a completely free hybrid music education program that impacts young aspiring high-school aged musicians from remote and underrepresented...
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🚨‼️Music teachers‼️🚨 Know a talented high school student who wants to build a professional life in the music industry? VIA Academy applications are live soon! VIA is a completely free summer program that ensures career and college readiness - share!
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Gotta make shirts with “that’s my dad” on it @DNC. Can’t stop rewatching Gus!
“You are my entire world and I love you.” -Gov. Tim Walz gets personal about fertility treatments and his family. His daughter responds with a heart. His son, in tears, responds “That’s my dad!”
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So accurate..
“Hot stone sauna”
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(9/9) Here’s to nurturing hidden potential and empowering the musicians of tomorrow. #hiddenpotential
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(8/9) Today, as they embark on their next chapter at Curtis, I reflect on the transformative power of believing in someone’s potential. This student’s story reminds us that with dedication, mentorship, and a supportive environment, incredible transformations can unfold.
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