I just loved EDM because I felt like it inspired dance and movement. Lindsey Stirling danceedmfelt Change image and 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
I draw inspiration from my life, and, honestly, a lot of my religious beliefs have stemmed into my music. Lindsey Stirling beliefdrawhonestly Change image and share on social
I tried to work with a record label; I tried to work with a booking agency, variety shows. I went to Vegas. I just tried everything I could think of, and nothing took. No one thought there was a place for my style and my music; it was just too different. Lindsey Stirling agencybooklabel share on social
I think YouTube used to have a negative connotation, like it was the place where the rejects went and made careers, but I'm proud to be YouTuber. I wanted to be in that first generation of YouTube stars who transitioned into the 'real world.' It was a really good way to build my business. Lindsey Stirling buildbusinesscareer share on social
My audience is a huge part of my success, so I see us as a team. They send me tons of song requests every day. Some of the songs I've never heard before, but I listen to them and then pick the ones that I love. Lindsey Stirling audiencedayhave share on social
It's really hard to smile when you play. As a performer, if I ever find myself focusing, it's like, 'Oh no - orchestra face!' It's not attractive at all, so I have to focus on smiling. Lindsey Stirling attractivefacefind Change image and share on social
I never would've tried YouTube if I hadn't had so many doors slammed in my face. Lindsey Stirling doorfacehave Change image and share on social
Coming from a YouTube perspective, a lot of times you kind of limit yourself and think, 'Oh, artists from the real world wouldn't want to work with someone who's made their career on YouTube.' But more and more, I'm realizing that artists from both sides are learning that we can benefit from each other. Lindsey Stirling artistbenefitcareer share on social
Everybody has their demons that they face, and I went through a time when I thought it was impossible to love myself. Lindsey Stirling demonfaceimpossible Change image and share on social