Being a musician for me is much more than something that I do; it is my life on many levels. It satisfies me emotionally and intellectually.
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'
Eleanor Weingartner, clarinettist
One of the things that most fascinates me in music is the manipulation of rhythm and pacing. I enjoy seeing how a composer sets up a sequence and expectations in a given phrase or section and then varies it to lead the listener to an unexpected place.
Franck Russo, clarinettist
I think you can do everything but you have to find a balance and stay true to yourself, being convinced of your choices, to remain humble and to always transmit via your music.
Ethan Kelly, musician & composer
Write your best thing, not the best thing
Christopher Jessup, pianist & composer
Using music as a force for good is extremely important, especially given the current state of the world—for example, doing benefit concerts to help a charitable cause or non-profit organization.
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