‘Rules don’t create art. If something feels right, if it sparks a visceral reaction inside you, it’s worth something’
Interviews with musicians, composers and conductors
‘Rules don’t create art. If something feels right, if it sparks a visceral reaction inside you, it’s worth something’
‘Seek inspiration from everything. Not just classical music. All sorts of music, art, people & places. Then make what you want to make. Never stop learning’
‘Listen to a lot of music in a variety of styles and genres. There is something to learn from any style of music – even the styles you’re not too keen on. You may surprise yourself by what you end up being inspired by.’
‘I think success is built from many small milestones that you reach as you grow’
‘Focus on an economy of notes. Use the least amount of notes to tell your story’