Episode 40: Rob Flax

Published: Aug. 22, 2019, 4:02 p.m.

b'Rob Flax is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist, composer, and educator with a playful heart and an open mind. He has performed nationally and internationally with groups of many different styles, including opening for B.B. King and Tower of Power, playing viola and violin with the Trans Siberian Orchestra and YouTube star Jacob Collier, upright bass in an Argentine tango ensemble, mandolin and fiddle in various bluegrass bands, electric violin in several rock bands, collaborations with modern dancers, and more.\\n\\nAs a composer Rob has written music for choreographers, film (including work on the soundtrack of James Franco\\u2019s film As I Lay Dying), and several original projects. Rob is a graduate of the New England Conservatory and he currently lives in Boston, MA.\\n\\nLearn more about Rob\\u2019s music at www.robflax.com.\\n\\nRockstar Violinist is the Electric Violin Shop podcast, hosted by Matt Bell and featuring interviews with the most creative and noteworthy electric strings performing and recording artists. Electric Violin Shop is the world leader in amplified strings. Shop at www.electricviolinshop.com or contact us at info@electricviolinshop.com for advice.'