‘Keep on keeping on and be happy along the way. The journey isn’t always easy but it should bring you happiness.’
Derek B. Scott, composer
I have always mixed popular and classical idioms and techniques
Interviews with musicians, composers and conductors
I have always mixed popular and classical idioms and techniques
Discovering something beautiful and getting a fantastic orchestra, ensemble and/or soloist to help me share it with an audience.
Take the time to think long and hard about your motivation for pursuing a career in music. Why should we make music at all?
We seem quite focused on winning people over as audience members but less vocal about encouraging people to make music themselves
Be open to following unexpected paths and being able to change direction, while still maintaining one’s core mission. Create spaces for yourself where you will stand out.