Probably the best piece of advice I was given was “Never let anyone tell you what to do with your art”.
Author: The Cross-Eyed Pianist
Frances Wilson is a pianist, writer, music and arts reviewer, music PR, and blogger on classical music and pianism under the pen name 'The Cross-Eyed Pianist'
Tom Smail, composer
Be true to your inner voice. Influences are vital and valuable criticism is essential, but ultimately you must write what you feel
DMYTRO POPOV, tenor
The biggest challenge came at the very beginning – to stay true to my technique and my natural voice, no matter what the greats of the opera business were saying when I just started out.
Mahaliah Edwards, violinist & educator
Success as a musician comes in many forms, but for me it lies in accomplishments.
Robin Spielberg, pianist
I feel that true success is when you can reach someone through music and make a positive emotional impact. Sometimes those experiences happen in unusual settings – like at a nursing home, or in a hospital setting, well under the radar and where there is no applause.
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