Episode Summary: In this episode, Travis Meltzer sits down with Seline Eskandarian, a Phoenix-based violinist and vocalist who has built a thriving one-woman show under the name Esco Violin. From playing her first violin at age eleven to performing at high-profile weddings, celebrity events, and community shows across Arizona, Seline shares how passion, self-discipline, and community have shaped her career. She opens up about starting her business right before the pandemic, building her own live setup, navigating the challenges of sound tech, and creating unforgettable experiences for her audiences.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- How Seline turned her love for music into a successful full-time career.
- The story behind Esco Violin and how it grew during the pandemic.
- What it takes to be a self-trained pop violinist and vocalist.
- The behind-the-scenes of her one-woman live setup.
- How different performance settings — from weddings to celebrity events — shape her craft.
- The challenges and wins of being a performer, teacher, and sound technician.
- How collaboration and community support drive her continued growth.
Key Timestamps:
00:30 – Seline shares how her passion for violin began at age eleven. 02:10 – The birth of Esco Violin and booking her first 17 weddings before the pandemic. 04:30 – What being a self-taught musician has taught her about discipline and creativity. 05:40 – How she built her sound system and performance setup from scratch. 07:00 – The emotional impact of performing the Star-Spangled Banner and connecting with audiences. 09:30 – The difference between performing at celebrity events, corporate gigs, and weddings. 11:00 – Seline’s favorite Phoenix venues and dream stages to perform on. 13:40 – Shoutout to her mentor Jonathan Levingston and how local musicians support one another. 16:00 – How learning to DJ helped her elevate her live performances. 18:30 – What’s next for Esco Violin: jam sessions, collaborations, and new public performances.
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