‘Dream big and give yourself time to try things out’ - violinist Tim Kliphuis’s life lessons

When I was studying at the Amsterdam Conservatoire I had already discovered the music of Stéphane Grappelli. But since no one was teaching it, I would go to the camps of the Sinti people and jam with them to learn the style through osmosis. It was a real culture shock having come from the classical tradition. You use your eyes and ears much more than words…