Hilary Hahn - 3x Grammy winning violin soloist
Podcast: Girl Power GurusPublished On: Sun Jul 26 2026
Description: Hilary Hahn is a three-time Grammy Award-winning violinist widely recognized as one of the greatest violinists of her generation. Since beginning violin at age four in Baltimore, she has built a career as a touring soloist, chamber musician, and teacher, performing with the world's leading orchestras and conductors. In this candid conversation, Hilary opens up about her childhood immersed in music, navigating imposter syndrome, what practice and progress really mean for a professional musician, the emotional relationship between a player and their instrument, and the on-stage breakthrough that changed how she performs. She shares advice for young women pursuing ambitious careers, reflects on mentorship and being a role model to her own students, and closes with a hard-won lesson on the difference between compromise and sacrifice. Whether you're a musician, an aspiring artist, or just chasing a dream of your own, this episode offers wisdom for anyone learning to trust their own instincts.
The note was deleted
The note was saved
Your message was sent