“The truth is that several years ago, I suffered from depression. And I remember during this time, I basically fell into this hole where my life became cold, and it became gray, and I lost sight of everything that was important to me.”

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.