All music requires is an open mind and heart on the part of the listener, and that can’t be forced.
Interviews with musicians, composers and conductors
All music requires is an open mind and heart on the part of the listener, and that can’t be forced.
Music is a language and each performer views music through the possibilities of their instrument and technique; I enjoy having conversations about how best something should be played as there are often possibilities I wasn’t even aware of, and that is exciting.
Probably the best piece of advice I was given was “Never let anyone tell you what to do with your art”.
Be true to your inner voice. Influences are vital and valuable criticism is essential, but ultimately you must write what you feel
I write in a range of genres but I think I bring certain traits to all of them. I’ve always been drawn to complexity in rhythm and harmony, without abandoning tonality or meter entirely.