Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
"Son, don't you know any songs we know?"
The first time visionary violinist Vijay Gupta played for incarcerated people in a state hospital, he "completely bombed," he says. But that experience taught him about what it means to really accompany someone—to walk with them, rather than talking at them.
Vijay (@guptaviolin) is a Lavin Exclusive Speaker and the author of Restrung, the powerful memoir of music, healing, and hope that is out now! He is also the founder of Street Symphony, the organization that makes music for and with people recovering from homelessness, incarceration, and poverty. Learn more about him and his book on our website at the link in bio.
"Son, don't you know any songs we know?"
The first time visionary violinist Vijay Gupta played for incarcerated people in a state hospital, he "completely bombed," he says. But that experience taught him about what it means to really accompany someone—to walk with them, rather than talking at them.
Vijay (@guptaviolin) is a Lavin Exclusive Speaker and the author of Restrung, the powerful memoir of music, healing, and hope that is out now! He is also the founder of Street Symphony, the organization that makes music for and with people recovering from homelessness, incarceration, and poverty. Learn more about him and his book on our website at the link in bio.
