"Don't make music for some vast, unseen audience or market or ratings share or even for something as tangible as money. Though it's crucial to make a living, that shouldn't be your inspiration. Do it for yourself."
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"When I was a young musician, the only option available to pursue secondary education in music was to attend a classical conservatory.“
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