Who or what inspired you to take up the piano, and pursue a career in music? When I wasn’t old enough to remember anything (maybe
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'
Lara Poe, composer
As a composer, success is writing a piece that I’m pleased with. The form makes sense, things fit together in a satisfying way, and the piece feels solid and cohesive, as well as being pleasant to listen to (or at least I find it pleasant to listen to). Other things that invoke a sense of satisfaction include challenging myself in some way and then fulfilling the challenge in the way I was intending to, or not quite fulfilling it but discovering something else along the way.
Samuel Eagles, saxophonist & composer
I am always studying new compositional devices, listening to other people’s music and gaining different ideas
Tyler Hay, pianst
Who or what inspired you to take up the piano and pursue a career in music? Initially, my Granddad John was my big musical influence.
Nada Kolundžija, pianist
In our profession it is important to have the courage, but also willingness to take risks
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