Dixon's Violin

Artist Information

Biography

Transformational Journeys via Digital Violin

Dixon’s life mission is to inspire people! Recently giving up a distinguished career to follow this dream full-time, he shows the beauty of doing something seemingly impossible, and bares his soul through his instrument in a captivating one-man show unlike anything you’ve experienced. Dixon was classically trained from the age of 10, grew to a symphony violinist, then digital master, and now music shaman. Currently touring the U.S. and beyond, Dixon has mesmerized crowds from Burning Man to TEDx, as well as radio and TV. Dixon’s passionate energy will enchant, transform, and inspire you. Visit www.dixonsviolin.com

A note from Dixon:
I'm honored that my recent TED talk and performance is targeted to be online at TED.com in a month from now. Though I try not to have expectations, I am so excited about the opportunity to share inspiration with so many people this way! If you'd like to see a preview of the video, which gives a good example of the guidance I bring in addition to music (in this case, a cathartic release - dark, then light), you can watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVTAvZ4glRw

Thank you for your time and consideration!

- Dixon

Dixon's Violin

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More than a musician, Dixon takes people on a journey...
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"This was the most beautiful thing I've ever seen in my life"

"You are the singularly most profound thing I've ever seen. Thank you for altering my universe."

"Dixon was mind blowing...it was so fantastic I can't even describe. Life changing."

"The most beautiful thing I have ever seen! Not to mention the most moving!"

"One of the most meaningful experiences of my life"

"Every music experience for me now is known as the time before Dixon’s Violin and after."

"You changed my life and the life of a good friend of mine"

"His violin will rip your heart out and set you free"

"Your violin playing is the most beautiful thing my ears have ever heard."

"Literally life-changing and I know that unless I have the chance to hear him perform again, I'll never hear anything like it for as long as I live. INCREDIBLE."

"I don't think I've ever been more inspired by seeing a live music performance"

"I have never felt so at peace as I did after listening to you play"

"I experienced you perform at Synphoria and it was a life changing event for me."

"One of the highlights of the year. I'll never forget it"

"Your performance at Skys Burning was the most powerful perfomance I've seen in years"

"Your performance at TEDx was breathtaking"

"Phenomenal show, a true highlight of the festival"

"Some of the best music I've ever heard in my life"

"Dixon's Violin is a well-balanced, healthy, energy boosting breakfast for your soul!!!"

"I just wanted to let you know that hearing you speak and play...was one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. I'm still discovering what the repercussions of that experience will be, but I've already made some very large, positive changes in my life as a result of it. I hope that if you're ever discouraged or tired you'll remember that you've made a huge positive difference in at least one person's life (and I'm sure I'm not the only one). Please don't ever stop doing what you do."

"You are my hero with violin and you have inspired me"

"The most serene moment of my life"

"That was the deepest sound journey I've experienced in my life"

"Your music and spiritual persona inspire me deeply"

"Your soul coming trough your music has helped, and I begin a deep healing process. The beautiful vibration is felt once again"

"You are an orchestra of one"

"That was the best trip I've had in my entire life"

"Best musician I have come across in far too long. As he strokes across his strings, the sounds he creates touch deep into crevices of your soul that you may have forgotten were there"

Instrumentation

One-man band:
* Dixon: electric violin, digital effects workstation, phrase sampler

Discography

2010 - Desert Trip
2009 - Live at Hilltop

Links

• Facebook
• Twitter
• YouTube

Audio

• Dixon's Violin [LIVE - every sound you hear is being created LIVE by Dixon]
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Video

Also see Dixon's TED talk/performance here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVTAvZ4glRw

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Press

• Violinist makes his own 'transitional journey'
  

  "It’s quite an accomplishment for a man who possibly invented a new genre on his violin"

• Digital Violinist to Play Vulcan Hall Tonight
  

  "Dixon will mesmerize you."

• "Not your ordinary violinist" (TV appearance) [+ Show ]
  

  Dixon interviewed and giving a live performance on Fox 2 Detroit during their Sunday morning news pr...Dixon interviewed and giving a live performance on Fox 2 Detroit during their Sunday morning news program. This is one of the most-watched programs in the state, viewed by tens of thousands! You can watch the video of this TV interview/performance here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_3zgF2JBeg

• "[Dixon] had the crowd in the palm of his hand"
  

  "Jay Mohr should be opening for him."

• "Standing ovation"
  

  "It’s no surprise that Dixon was voted the best of the evening"

• Beyond Classical Violin with Dixon
  

  "See the real thing live...some truly moving music, you won't regret it."

Setlist

Dixon plays all original music, typically for a standard 60-90 minute set

Basic Requirements

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