Latest updates from Chrissie Placilla
Stay informed about new releases, upcoming events, and significant milestones in Chrissie Placilla's literary journey. This is where you'll find all the exciting news.
Upcoming events
Fall 2026: Development and Private Industry Querying Phase
I am entirely contained within the studio and the writing room, finalizing the initial entries of this 5-book interconnected literary universe. Formal public reading dates, panel appearances, and university masterclass bookings for the 2027 season will be announced here once the private literary agent evaluation window concludes.
Musings & Insights
Moving past rigid perfectionism. Selected commentary dedicated to neurodivergent advocacy, somatic truth, matriarchal and arts-focused leadership, and dismantling traditional barriers across the performance landscape.
Writing from the Inside Out
My journey from middle school poet and musicologist to string pedagogue and creator of a musical literary universe.
Classical to Rock: Exploring the Beginner Mindset
In embracing the beginner mindset, I am honing a multitude of skills that are challenging me in my musicianship, my patience, my ability to juggle multiple tasks well at the same time, being open to critique, learning from mistakes, and my creativity.
Lessons Learned Leading from the Viola Chair
Being a violist, I have learned that ultimately, I am a servant-leader. My role as supporter, cheerleader, and guide utilizes the skills I have learned as a chamber musician and violist to bring together people and ideas to create a community.
Putting the Arts Back Into Arts Administration
Let’s get art back into arts administration to not only help the individuals who make the art happen from a holistic perspective, but to also connect better as artists to those we create experiences for.
Autism, Music, and Art: A Mom’s Perspective
Witnessing my child’s journey has solidified my commitment to ensuring that all people deserve access to the arts. Art mimics the full human experience, and the voices of people with neurodivergence in our field help us all to understand the world around us better with nuance, acceptance, and empathy.
