Who or what inspired you to take up composing, and pursue a career in music? The pure fascination for music, and the piano. It’s been
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Duncan Eagles, jazz saxophonist
I think there are many moments that define what kind of musician you are / will become. One of the earliest I remember was borrowing a John Coltrane double album from school. It was probably the first jazz CD I checked out.
Niklas Walentin, violinist
Who or what inspired you to take up the violin and pursue a career in music? I was first introduced to the violin and classical
Ishay Shaer, pianist
When someone tells me after a concert that they had heard that piece so many times, but that my performance gave them a new perspective of that work, I know I’ve had a little success right there.
Lisette Oropesa, soprano
I’ve always been a singer, as my whole family is full of musicians of different types. I knew music was my journey but wasn’t sure how exactly to focus it; I wanted to be a singer/songwriter for a while, then a flutist, and now I’m really glad that I began to pursue a career in opera.
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