flyingducks27 t1_j8klmth wrote on February 15, 2023 at 12:06 AM

Reply to comment by raychenviolin in I’m Ray Chen, international concert violinist, performed in over 60 countries, was featured in Riot Game’s Emmy winning animated series, Arcane, and cofounder of Tonic, an app that motivates you to practice. AMA! by raychenviolin

Ray, how does a day in your life looks like as a professional soloist while also juggling social media outlets and Tonic? How are you so productive!?!?

flyingducks27 t1_j81qwcu wrote on February 10, 2023 at 11:54 PM

Reply to comment by raychenviolin in I’m Ray Chen, international concert violinist, performed in over 60 countries, was featured in Riot Game’s Emmy winning animated series, Arcane, and cofounder of Tonic, an app that motivates you to practice. AMA! by raychenviolin

Thanks for the detailed response Ray - didn’t expect it! This was a great surprise to my not-so-good school day.

On the side note, Your performance at LA Phil last week was inspiring and will definitely practice more on Tonic now :) hope to see u in tonic studio!!

flyingducks27 t1_j7y6ty9 wrote on February 10, 2023 at 6:13 AM

Reply to I’m Ray Chen, international concert violinist, performed in over 60 countries, was featured in Riot Game’s Emmy winning animated series, Arcane, and cofounder of Tonic, an app that motivates you to practice. AMA! by raychenviolin

Hi Ray, how do you get over performance anxiety? I have stomach aches and shaky fingers even when it's just a small recital - while you look so calm and connected to the music even when there are an entire hall watching you. What are your tips to be so calm and musical? Thanks!