‘Positivity goes a much longer way than negativity’ - Melissa White’s life lessons

MELISSA_WHITE-5 pc Dario Acosta

The American violinist on having inspirational tutors, the power of positivity and the need for risk-taking

Throughout my life I’ve been fortunate to have teachers who knew just what I needed. My first teacher, Chantelle Frazier, created a really fun and accessible place for learning before I moved on to Linda Gregorian, with whom I remember playing duos and finding a love for chamber music. I always felt like I was on a path of organic growth rather than forced discipline…

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