Features/Interviews
With over a decade of performing and teaching experience across the world, Callum offers valuable guidance for budding musicians. Recognized as a forward-thinker in the industry, he has shared insights in BBC Music Magazine, the Strad, BBC Radio 3’s This Classical Life, Mind Over Finger, and more.
Callum is available for speaking and writing engagements on the following topics:
- Applied violin pedagogy
- Managing anxiety to unlock peak performance
- Leveraging the power of social media as a musician in the digital age
- Developing an innovative and distinctive career path
Please explore the links below and contact assistant@callumsmart.com for booking & enquiries.
BBC Music Magazine: Violinist Callum Smart on how he grew his social media following during lockdown
How do you develop a social media strategy as a classical musician during lockdown, when all live performances are cancelled? Violinist Callum Smart tells us how he grew his Instagram following from 800 to 26,000 during the UK lockdown
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The Strad: How I began giving Instagram tutorials during the pandemic
Violinist Callum Smart explains how the pandemic prompted him to transfer his teaching to the online sphere
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BBC Radio 3: This Classical Life (Jess Gillam with… Callum Smart)
Violinist Callum Smart plays Jess some classic Michael Brecker, and Jess introduces Callum to piano music by Missy Mazzoli, plus Punch Brothers playing Bach and vintage Jascha Heifetz playing Richard Strauss.
Mind Over Finger: Callum Smart Tribe Q&A Session
Violinist Callum Smart joins Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier for a live Q&A, sharing wisdom with the Mind Over Finger Tribe!
Crushing Classical: Callum Smart on Caidence
Classical music can be such a slow-moving industry. I’m fascinated by our innovators, like today’s guest, who is developing new ways to serve and support his audience and students! Callum shares violin tips with his Instagram community of 60k followers and is launching ‘Caidence’, his free generative AI practice companion to support violinists in their musical journeys.
MusicTeachers.co.uk: Choosing a music teacher who is perfect for you
MusicTeachers.co.uk spoke to Callum Smart, acclaimed soloist and professor at the Royal Northern College of Music, about his top tips for receiving the most out of your musical education – and how to pick a teacher who is the right fit for you.
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Interlude: In Touch With Professor Callum Smart, Creator of Caidence
Interlude Music Magazine speaks with Smart on bridging the gap between traditional violin education and modern technology, including a feature on Caidence – Smart’s new AI practice companion.
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15 Questions: Callum Smart about Violin Chatbots and the State of Classical Music
15 Questions interviews Smart on the state of classical music, audience interaction through his new programme “Classical Shuffle”, and the importance of accessibility in violin education.