Who or what inspired you to take up composing, and pursue a career in music? Growing up in the 1970’s in Palo Alto, California –
Interviews with musicians, composers and conductors
Who or what inspired you to take up composing, and pursue a career in music? Growing up in the 1970’s in Palo Alto, California –
Find out who you are creatively as an artist and don’t think about fitting in. Go deep within yourself because that’s the only way you will create something that’s true to you.
I compose contemporary music with a tonal and experimental approach. I treat sound and melody equally, and for some pieces you could even say they are a kind of sound-sculpture.
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
Who or what inspired you to pursue a career in music? I got paid 2p at primary school by Vicky Sinden to play the opening