Who or what inspired you to take up composing, and pursue a career in music? I began writing music during my first year at my
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Frank Horvat, composer & pianist
Only pursue a life as a professional musician if you truly love making and/or playing music. When I was young, I tried to quit…many times. The only reason why I didn’t is because I couldn’t think of anything else to do that would make me happier. I guess that’s a good litmus test to see if it’s worth the effort.
Robert Peate, composer
Where exactly a ‘good idea’ comes from is almost impossible to say (perhaps it’s something like a subconscious reduction and unification of more consciously absorbed stimuli?), but once something pops up I instinctively know whether it’s ‘something’ or ‘nothing’.
Jeremy Holland-Smith, composer
work ever so hard, be kind-hearted and humble but have the confidence to have your sound, your voice and your identity
Nik Bartsch, pianist, composer & record producer
Long-term working relationships (for example, with my band) are essential in developing and supporting one’s own musical language. Every ensemble or orchestra has its own character: this is its strength and weakness at the same time. As a musician you always have respect for this – then you can create amazing results.
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