Melanie Riordan (@melannie.rio) is a violinist, educator, entrepreneur and artistic director and creator for the Summer Strings Academy for Girls.  Melanie has had the opportunity to perform in some of the world’s most prestigious concert halls and has taught hundreds of students from across Europe, Canada, the United States and Asia. Currently in pursuit of her Doctoral degree at Stony Brook University, she brings a unique and passionate outlook to the world of music. In this conversation, we discuss why it is so important to take care of your physical and mental health as a musician, the tools and tactics that have helped her, and the reasons she began her journey with music. 

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