Who or what inspired you to take up composing, and pursue a career in music? Music has always been very important, but I think the
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Will Samson, composer
The real joy is in the process of creating music – anything beyond that is a nice bonus.
Ailsa Dixon, composer
Love composition enough to want to do it whether you get paid or not. Have friends or pupils who are happy to perform it. Value and reflect on your life experiences, whether happy or painful, because whether music appears to be programmatic or abstract, it is all the product of experiences that are deeply felt, as much as of individual gifts.
Nick Strimple – composer, conductor, scholar
Who or what inspired you to pursue a career in music? I was inspired by my fourth grade music teacher Bernice Parrott. I was very
Doug Thomas, composer
Do not let criticism stop you. There are no limits. Art is art, so don’t be afraid to dare. Be open minded and keep learning all the time, from everything.
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