The truth is that several years ago, I suffered from depression. And I remember during this time, I basically fell into this hole where my life became cold, and it became gray, and I lost sight of everything that was important to me. Lindsey Stirling agobasicallycold share on social
I've always had a fascination with pirates. You know, I've written a song completely inspired by I want this to feel like pirates, you know, fighting together, made a music video about it, yada, yada. Lindsey Stirling completelyfascinationfeel Change image and share on social
I really feel like sometimes I'll write these songs, and I'll just think, 'You know that couldn't have come from me alone.' I believe that God inspires us. I believe that He gives us gifts and talents, and it's up to us to develop them and choose what we do with them. Lindsey Stirling choosedevelopfeel share on social
I was very unfamiliar with YouTube; I thought it was the place for dog and cat videos. Lindsey Stirling catdogplace Change image and share on social
I started making music that I loved and was passionate and excited about, but it was really cool when I started touring to realize it's an extremely diverse group of people who come out. In the front row, I'll have everyone from a little girl in a frilly tutu, to rockers and gamers and older couples. I love it that it's just everybody. Lindsey Stirling coolcouplediverse share on social
As a kid, I was creative and unique, and I've had that my whole life. Lindsey Stirling creativehavekid Change image and share on social
YouTube did more for me than 'America's Got Talent.' Lindsey Stirling americatalentyoutube Change image and share on social
The great thing about YouTube is there are no gatekeepers. No one is waiting to tell you if you're good enough. It's just your audience. Lindsey Stirling audiencegatekeepergood Change image and share on social
A lot of my writing comes from the themes of my life, and a lot of that stems from my faith. I also strive to be a light through which Christ can shine, whether it's through the way I dress, though my videos, or through my music. Lindsey Stirling christdressfaith share on social
I feel like when I'm on stage and when I'm performing - or I think when anybody is developing their talents and sharing it - I think you glow. Lindsey Stirling developfeelglow Change image and share on social