Official Bio
Short (50 words):
Grammy-recognized Hip-Hop Violinist, Speaker, and Educator. 40+ years bridging classical excellence and contemporary innovation. 16 signature programs covering AI, music business, DEI, STEM, and faith. 50,000+ students impacted. Featured at universities, conferences, and events worldwide.
Long (150 words):
For over 40 years, StreetStringa has been redefining what's possible with a violin. Grammy-recognized for pioneering the fusion of classical violin with hip-hop beats—long before it became trendy.
As a speaker and educator, StreetStringa has impacted 50,000+ students through 150+ university events and conferences. With 16 signature programs covering AI and music, music business, DEI, STEM, faith, and entrepreneurship, every presentation blends performance with transformative education.
Black woman. Classical musician. Hip-hop innovator. Tech thought leader. Faith-driven artist. Entrepreneur. The "Niche of One"—proving that you don't have to choose between classical excellence and contemporary relevance.
Speaking Topics
- ✓ AI & The Future of Music
- ✓ Women in Music Tech
- ✓ Music Industry 2.0
- ✓ STEM in Music
- ✓ Intersectionality in Action
- ✓ Building Your Music Empire
- ✓ Black Excellence in Classical Music
- ✓ Faith, Art, and Innovation
- ✓ Plus 8 more programs
Speaking Formats
Keynote (90 minutes): $5,000-12,000
Workshop (3-4 hours): $8,000-18,000
Full-Day Workshop: $15,000-25,000
Semester Course: $25,000-40,000
Performance + Speaking: $8,000-25,000
Testimonials
Absolutely transformative. Students were moved to tears. The fusion of classical and hip-hop was unlike anything we'd seen.
The most talked-about session at our conference. Balanced, insightful, and forward-thinking.
Powerful, necessary, and inspiring. Our students needed to hear this message.
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