Geoffrey John Davies: Building a Classical Media Empire from the Living Room Floor

In this episode of Classeek 15', host Jack Pepper sits down with Geoffrey John Davies, the founder, CEO, and Editor-in-Chief of The Violin Channel, the world’s leading classical music news platform. What began as a spontaneous upload from a living room in Brisbane has evolved into a New York–based hub reaching over 2 million viewers per month, with 17 musicians on staff and major collaborators like Carnegie Hall and the New York Philharmonic.

Geoffrey shares the remarkable story of turning a social media hobby into a full-scale business, including how he took the leap to New York with just a year’s savings, built a loyal advertiser base, and navigated early industry resistance. From staying true to your essence as an artist to treating your career like a brand, his advice offers a candid look at both the risks and rewards of forging your own path in the classical world.