Episode 3: Rachel Grace
b'Los Angeles based Dutch violinist Rachel Grace has been a pioneer in mixing virtuoso violin skills with electronic dance music.\\n\\nRachel studied at the Royal Conservatory of the Netherlands, plays anything from classical music to EDM, and is known for her improvisational skills. She plays both electric and acoustic violin and loves to arrange, compose and produce music.\\n \\nRachel recorded with and performed for:\\nDJ Tiesto, Annie Lennox, Britney Spears, Ricky Martin, Juanes, Daughtry, Tonight Show, Jane the Virgin, Usher, Will.I.Am, Marc Anthony and many others. \\n \\nShe also plays solo shows/events and tours with her electric string band Saga Strings (www.sagastrings.com). Learn more about Rachel Grace at www.rachelgracemusic.com.\\n\\n0:00\\tIntro: \'Aerodynamic\' by Daft Punk, performed by Saga Strings\\n2:36\\tRachel\'s musical upbringing\\n4:14\\t\\tUnfortunate mishap with an 18th-century violin & a high heel\\n7:23\\t\\t"Sketchy places lend themselves better to electric."\\n10:46\\tRebelling at conservatory / improvising by ear\\n12:42\\tFirst electric violin \\n14:48\\tFirst EDM gig\\n19:59\\tComing to the U.S. -- meeting Usher & other music celebs\\n26:15\\tMusic: \'Sing2Me\' by Thomas Gold, performed by Saga Strings\\n28:20\\tBackstage with Elton John\\n30:00\\tSome of the stars Rachel has played with or performed for\\n34:30\\t"Would you do this with an electric guitar player?"\\n42:13\\tPlaying with Saga Strings\\n44:24\\tOn the importance of learning electric violin technology\\n45:50\\tRig rundown\\n49:21\\tEmulating sounds without using effects processors\\n52:03\\tOutro music: a spontaneous improv in Rachel\'s studio\\n\\nA big thanks to our sponsors D\'Addario, a manufacturer of the finest in strings for violin, viola, cello, and upright bass, and CodaBow, pioneers of carbon fiber bows serving a worldwide network of professional artists and teachers. Visit daddario.com/orchestral and codabow.com to learn more, or visit electricviolinshop.com to purchase their fine products!'