1 - Diary of a Rock Violinist - Ari

Welcome to the personal diary of a rock violinist.

In a world that moves fast, writing and reading seems to offer an island of calm and well-being. A counterweight to the bite and run speed of life. For me personally, writing has also always been a great passion.

And that is why, in this fast-paced world swirling around me, I have decided to give every day, both to myself and to anyone who wants to follow this diary, the pleasure of a window of calm and curiosity without hurry. I will share with those who have the desire and curiosity to read me my personal story, the formative human and interpersonal experiences, and sometimes the traumas that shaped me. The values that as a consequence have been built in my soul. And the experiences, lessons, disappointments, and aspirations that life in its firm and unshakable flow has brought along my particular path. I will share with you the facts, essentially the things that make me realize today that I am a rock violinist.


And since I certainly do not consider my life more special than any other, my goal is not to talk about incredible things.
Rather, it is to tell with total honesty the adventures, experiences, and human events that belong to me.
I believe that the feelings and reactions I have had on my unique rock violinist path may be the same ones you find in the unique paths of your own lives. Just as I have been a curious reader of others’ stories and fascinated by those who offered a window into their lives, perhaps some of you will find in the small moments of my particular story a reflection of yourself. Moments of empathy that offer an island of pleasure, curiosity, and enjoyment in reading. If this happens for even one of you, it will be my greatest goal. Because when we share with complete honesty, very little remains that divides us as humans. And so much remains that unites us as a species, based on the complexity of social relationships.


I will start with my story as a child, then share my experiences as a teenager and young woman, until the meeting with Ele and the birth of Golden Salt, of which you will discover all the behind-the-scenes stories. Many of you may have discovered us by chance, perhaps through just a few seconds of a music video. Some of you, we know, have honored us and continue to honor us every day by following and supporting us on our journey as independent artists. The most attentive among you may already know a lot about us, but certainly not these personal stories that I will share with you, stories we have never shared publicly. Here, for the first time, you will discover the mountain of experiences, aspirations, disappointments, and determination that led to Golden Salt.

Whether it is beautiful or messy, this is my story, and I am happy to offer it, hoping it makes you smile and reflect on your own.

Happy reading.

Ari