If you know how to play your instrument but you wish you could be more creative, you may be in the right place. The Creative Strings Academy provides easy online training in improvisation, composition, music business, technique, and more. You’ll discover jazz, blues, rock, fiddle and other styles, with clear answers to practical questions for string players, teachers, and any classically trained instrumentalist. With 24/7 access to over 200+ videos and course materials, you’ll benefit from the no-nonsense guidance of violinist Christian Howes.

Hear what Cajun fiddle legend Michael Doucet has to say about Christian Howes and the Creative Strings Academy:

With the Creative Strings Academy, you’ll learn:

Improvisation skills:

• Jazz, blues, rock, folk styles, and more.
• Easy explanation of chords, scales, and music theory
• Beginning and advanced improvisers will benefit greatly

Ear training:

A former Associate Professor at the Berklee College of Music, Christian makes it easy to develop improvisation skills in many styles of music. A versatile performer in rock, jazz, blues, classical, and fiddle styles, he was awarded First Place (“Rising Stars / Violin”) in the 2011 Downbeat Critics Poll and nominated for “Violinist of the Year” by the Jazz Journalists Association. He has recorded 13 albums, tours the world extensively, and has worked closely with Les Paul, Bill Evans, Victor Wooten, Dafnis Prieto, Robben Ford, and a long list of “A-List” musicians in jazz and other styles.

Christian Howes FREE Improvisation Training coursework for musicians of stringed instruments (cello, violin, viola, fiddle) is provided to those who subscribe to Mr. Howes email mailing list. Subscribers agree that they will be receiving email from Christian Howes regarding the Creative Strings Academy as well as training coursework as outlined.