Childhood and Education Journey of Lindsey Stirling in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 28, 2026

An overview of the childhood and early education of Lindsey Stirling, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Lindsey Stirling is an American violinist, songwriter, and dancer known for her choreographed violin performances. She gained popularity through her official YouTube channel, which she created in 2007, where she showcases her unique blend of violin music, dance, and visual storytelling in live performances and music videos.

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September 21, 1986: Lindsey Stirling's Birth

On September 21, 1986, Lindsey Stirling, an American violinist, songwriter, and dancer, was born.

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2009: Returning to BYU to Study

In 2009, Lindsey Stirling returned to Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, to continue studying.

December 2012: Moving Back to Arizona

In December 2012, Lindsey Stirling moved back to Arizona to be with her family.

2013: Moving to Los Angeles

In 2013, Lindsey Stirling moved to Los Angeles.

2013: Featured in I'm a Mormon Campaign

In 2013, Lindsey Stirling was featured by the LDS Church in its I'm a Mormon campaign, where she openly discussed how her faith helped her during her battle with anorexia in high school and college.

November 25, 2014: Live World Broadcast to LDS Youth

On November 25, 2014, Lindsey Stirling performed and answered questions in a live world broadcast to LDS youth. A one-hour video recording of the event was featured on the LDS Church home page.

August 2015: Graduating from BYU Marriott School of Management

In August 2015, Lindsey Stirling graduated from the BYU Marriott School of Management with a Bachelor of Science degree in recreation management, at which time Forbes estimated her net worth as $6 million.

December 2015: Becoming Owner of Luna the Chihuahua

In December 2015, Lindsey Stirling became the owner of Luna, a chihuahua, who has appeared on stage and in photoshoots. Stirling has credited Luna with helping her through the loss of close friends and family.

October 2017: Relationship with Ryan Weed Ended

In October 2017, on Dancing with the Stars, Lindsey Stirling revealed that her year and a half relationship with Ryan Weed had ended.

2019: Buying Hollywood Hills Property

In 2019, Lindsey Stirling purchased a Hollywood Hills property from film director John Stalberg Jr.

2024: Hiring a Private Investigator

In 2024, Lindsey Stirling hired a private investigator to track a stalker who had previously attempted to illegally enter a property owned by Taylor Swift.

2024: Relationship Ended

In mid-2024, Lindsey Stirling revealed on her social media that she had been in a relationship for several years with an unnamed man, but had ended the relationship the previous fall. After later finding out he had been cheating on her, she used the experience as the basis for her song "Survive".