Who or what inspired you to take up conducting and pursue a career in music? Somehow I always knew that I wanted to conduct. As
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William Youn, pianist
Who or what inspired you to pursue a career in music? Since I first saw the piano at the kindergarten, I somehow immediately felt a
Elena Urioste, violinist
While hard work, focus, and perseverance are definitely necessary qualities on the path to a successful life in music — whatever that means to you — equally, self-care, compassion, and rest are vital ingredients to a sustainable life and career.
Branford Marsalis, saxophonist
Listen to as many records as possible, develop a massive sound vocabulary, and learn to interact with the musicians you are onstage with.
Mark Bowden, composer
Each piece comes with its own challenges, but these are not frustrations. It is exhilarating to start a new piece and think about how to build its sonic world. I’ve been lucky enough to have huge variety in my work
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