It’s nice to meet you, whoever happens to stumble upon this blog page. Although I aim to use and transform this into a page dedicated to my music, I figure it’s best that people know what they’re signing up for and who I am as a person. I’ve been playing stringed instruments since I was only 4 years old, starting on the violin. I made my transition to being a violist full time in my late teens, and I’ve played french horn for several years before that! I love my instruments dearly, and music is a very integral part of myself.
I also enjoy hiking plenty- all the photos you see on my site were taken by me, usually on a hike or during a trip. Rock climbing, going on jogs or walks, hiking, gardening… I like spending my time outdoors whenever possible. That said, being indoor has its perks too: my free time indoors is often spent crafting, practicing, or engaging with things I can do with my hands. I have a lot of belief that being a good musician goes past the borders of just knowledge- being able to know how your body works is a vital aspect of playing, just as much as any amount of music theory!
My stepfather’s side of our family is very musical, while my mother’s was always more into visual arts. I wound up getting the best of both worlds. It’s an important part of our lifestyle, and it’s also wonderful for helping to cultivate good communication and social skills even when you’re not the most adept at them. We also like our pets: somehow both of our fluffy creatures have managed to evade knocking any equipment over, but handle being in a house full of sounds quite well. It’s impressive, given how good their hearing is.
Hopefully this was somewhat insightful. If you see me around, feel free to stop and say hello!
Nykita Hambly 