“I think YouTube used to have a negative connotation, like it was the place where the rejects went and made careers, but I'm proud to be YouTuber. I wanted to be in that first generation of YouTube stars who transitioned into the 'real world.' It was a really good way to build my business.”

American violinist and songwriter

Lindsey Stirling is an American violinist and songwriter known for choreographed violin performances. She rose to wider attention through live shows and music videos on her official YouTube channel, which she created in 2007. Her work blends playing and movement, with performances designed as visual as well as musical pieces. The channel made her style especially visible online, and her public identity is closely tied to that mix of violin performance, choreography, and original songwriting.