self-criticism, nonconformity, the will to dare and to be curious, this last one including a true curiosity (and also respect) for other musicians’ work.
Tag: Meet the Artist
Rokas Valuntonis, pianist
I think success for a musician is finding a way to evoke emotions in your listeners. If you’re able to connect with yourself and your audience, in my opinion, you’re a successful artist.
Chen Reiss, soprano
Who or what inspired you to take up singing, and pursue a career in music? I would say my mother did, who is a soprano
Cori Belle, pianist
Do the hard stuff first! Work hard to study music theory and history and form and analysis because when you master these things you truly have freedom in your art. I think many young people try to take shortcuts, wanting to get quickly to the music without the discipline of focused study
Anderson & Roe, piano duo
Remain open to new opportunities, discoveries, experiences, and pathways.
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