Could you please start by introducing yourselves to our readers?
Well, my name is Jared Burnett and I am a 22 year old violinist living here in Orlando Florida!

What style of music do you play?
It is a mixture of my classical training infused with bluegrass, jazz, and modern sounds.

Do you write any of your music?
Of course! Everything that I play on recordings, with the exception of the popular pieces is my own writing.

How much practice do you do daily?
I typically will practice 2-3 hours a day

Are you from a musical family?
Well to begin with, my mother started singing at the age of 5, and now has been teaching elementary school music for 32 years. My father has been playing guitar since he was a little boy and my brother actually played the cello for a bit.

I noticed the rather unusual shape of your violin on your website. Is there any specific reason for that?
The electric violin that I play is the Zeta Boyd Tinsley Signature Series violin. It was designed by Boyd (violinist for the Dave Matthews Band) and its just the most intricate electric violin on the market.

Was there any specific thing that drew you to playing the violin?
Well, since I started at such a young age, it was intriguing that it seemed more like a toy to me than a classical instrument.

How old were you when you started playing?
3 years old.

How many violins do you estimate you would have had in your lifetime?
Well, I have 5 now, and I would say in the lifetime, probably somewhere around 10.

What do you hope to achieve most in your musical career?
I want everyone to listen to my playing and get inspirations from it, and to one day win just one Grammy.

What is something you stand for and strongly believe in?
Karma. I think that what goes around comes around in everyone's life.

What countries do you hope your career will allow you to visit?
I would love to visit Austria, Ireland and Sweden. They are the places where music is so alive, and also where my ancestors are from.

Could you tell us a little about your upcoming album?
Well, it's a lot of different sounds on the instrument, with some classics that everyone knows. Just a mixture of the things I love to play.

Thanks so much for your time. Is there anything you would like to say to the people reading this?
Just to anticipate something different when you hear my playing. Its an audible experience you won't forget!! Thanks!