Do you think of social media when you think of Classical music? Probably not – but this week’s podcast guest should change that! Episode #16 of the Wild Business Growth podcast is HERE and features ThatViolaKid, who’s championing Classical music in the social media era after graduating from the prestigious Juilliard School! Presented by Hippo Direct. Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and your other favorite audio platforms – subscribe and leave a 5-star review if you love music!

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Hear how entrepreneurs & innovators unleash creativity to grow bigger and better businesses. Hear from an exciting new guest every single week who’s turning wild ideas into wild growth. Guests include startup founders, product inventors, social media influencers, and much more. Hosted by our digital marketing dude Max Branstetter – that’s me!

Episode #16: ThatViolaKid – Championing Classical Music in the Social Media Era

ThatViolaKid, the Violist, Rapper, and Social Media Superstar joins the show to share how he’s championing Classical music in the digital world after graduating from the historic Juilliard School. ThatViolaKid reached out to me on Instagram after I left a comment on one of DRock’s networking posts. When I looked at his profile and YouTube videos, I was absolutely blown away! ThatViolaKid is a super talented, authentic, inspiring, and friendly person who is on a disruptive mission with ambitious goals. This episode covers everything from how he plans to become the Neil deGrasse Tyson of Music to how to stay creative with your social media content. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • Why the arts are so important in our society today
  • What’s involved in the Juilliard application process and how to transition from Juilliard to the real world
  • Why Twitch and eSports are such growing giants in the entertainment industry
  • ThatViolaKid’s experience recording with the late Mac Miller
  • How to get verified on Instagram
  • The importance of storytelling
  • How to grow your social media following on any platform
  • What Modern Day Renaissance Man ThatViolaKid idolizes

Connect with @ThatViolaKid on Instagram, YouTube, Twitch, and ThatViolaKid.com and check out his debut single “Duality” on Spotify.

Enjoy the show and feel the music! Check out the show notes below for much more detail.

Show Notes

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