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A self-admitted “proud nerd” and avid gamer, Taylor Davis' unique arrangements of many of gaming, anime and film’s most iconic soundtracks have been viewed over 250 million times by her delighted audience of over 1.6 million YouTube subscribers. Taylor’s amazing journey has included her personally mastering a wide range of audio and video technologies to produce her art, the establishment of her own independent music label, Highwind Records. A frequent live performer, Taylor has headlined tours in the U.S. and Europe, and has appeared at numerous anime and game themed conventions, industry events and colleges.
Intro Music: "He's a Pirate" Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean Theme • 1:54 - How Taylor got started playing music • 3:40 - How she got started on YouTube • 4:45 - How she got started on other social media • 10:30 - Patreon and sheet music • 16:20 - "Starfire" Original song • 17:34 - Touring • 20:20 - Internet bullying and trolls • 23:33 - A typical day/week in Taylor's life • 27:40 - Sex sells? • 30:37 - "Megalovania" - Undertale - violin cover • 32:00 - Gear talk • 35:16 - Taylor and Matt talk about CodaBow • 37:45 - "Wilderness" - Original song • 38:57 - Where do you see yourself in 5 years? • 52:10 - THAT question • 55:55 - Taylor's links and social media • Outro Music: Game of Thrones Theme
A big thanks to our sponsor CodaBow, pioneers of carbon fiber bows serving a worldwide network of professional artists and teachers. Visit codabow.com to learn more, or visit electricviolinshop.com to purchase their bows!
Intro Music: "He's a Pirate" Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean Theme • 1:54 - How Taylor got started playing music • 3:40 - How she got started on YouTube • 4:45 - How she got started on other social media • 10:30 - Patreon and sheet music • 16:20 - "Starfire" Original song • 17:34 - Touring • 20:20 - Internet bullying and trolls • 23:33 - A typical day/week in Taylor's life • 27:40 - Sex sells? • 30:37 - "Megalovania" - Undertale - violin cover • 32:00 - Gear talk • 35:16 - Taylor and Matt talk about CodaBow • 37:45 - "Wilderness" - Original song • 38:57 - Where do you see yourself in 5 years? • 52:10 - THAT question • 55:55 - Taylor's links and social media • Outro Music: Game of Thrones Theme
A big thanks to our sponsor CodaBow, pioneers of carbon fiber bows serving a worldwide network of professional artists and teachers. Visit codabow.com to learn more, or visit electricviolinshop.com to purchase their bows!
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