When I first came to college, it was a time that I was trying to figure out, 'Who am I? What makes me special?' and I started to find most of my value in the fact that I was thin. Lindsey Stirling collegefactfigure Change image and share on social
Sometimes, being different feels a lot like being alone. But with that being said, being true to that and being true to my standards and my way of doing things in my art and my music, everything that has made me feel very different... in the end, it has made me the happiest. Lindsey Stirling artendfeel share on social
Going to college is an amazing opportunity to not only learn and be book-smart but also to kind of stretch your wings and expand yourself as a human and as an artist, whatever it is you're going for. Lindsey Stirling amazeartistbook Change image and share on social
I still follow the lifestyle of the Mormon church. I try to go to church every Sunday even when I'm on tour. It's not only my upbringing, but it helps me stay sane. It helps me remember my purpose and the overall picture of what is important to me and what makes me happy. Lindsey Stirling churchfollowhappy share on social
I was classically trained. But more than just the fact that I play violin, there's a lot of classical elements in the way I write, in the way I hear chords. A lot of times, I think of my songs as a symphony made out of electronics rather than instruments. And I love to do orchestral arrangements of my songs after they're done. Lindsey Stirling arrangementchordclassical 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
A lot of people have told me along the way that my style and the music I do... is unmarketable. But the only reason I'm successful is because I have stayed true to myself. Lindsey Stirling lotmusicpeople Change image and share on social
Visualization - it's been huge for me. Your mind doesn't know the difference between imagination and reality. You can't always practice perfectly - my fingers will play a little bit out of tune, or my dance moves might not be as sharp - but in my mind, I can practice perfectly. Lindsey Stirling bitedancedifference share on social
Online is such an important platform... it's all one giant melting pot of talents. The times are changing. It's just art now. You can share your audiences with everyone, and it's exciting. Lindsey Stirling artaudiencechange Change image and 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