Who or what inspired you to take up the piano and pursue a career in music? Many people and things. My parents bought me a
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'
Keith Burstein, composer
I think a turning point came when I discovered Mahler at age 16, that’s when I understood what music can be more fully than before.
Katherine Bryan, flautist
Play music first and your instrument second. Don’t let the difficulties or limitations of an instrument dictate what you say with it.
Douglas J Cuomo, composer
I enjoy working on music for specific performers or groups — I literally imagine them playing the music as I write it.
Danny Driver, pianist
There is no set formula, and I must admit that I am reluctant to make decisions very far ahead. My guiding principles are firstly that I have to be passionate about and deeply involved with the music I am to play, so that I can share it with others effectively
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