What inspired you to start playing music? My parents are responsible for my musical upbringing. Growing up I listened to all kinds of music with my family in the car and at home. Who are some of your musical inspirations Radiohead, of course. Cursive, Joy Division, Delta Sleep, Coheed and Cambria, Fugazi, My teachers Daxun […]
What inspired you to start playing music? I started playing the piano when I was 5 years old and my parents encouraged me to keep playing. It wasn’t until college that I realized I was very passionate about music. I think my parents’ persistence in music education planted a seed in me and it blossomed […]
What inspired you to start playing music? I began playing as a small child; I actually wrote my first tune at the age of 6 but then was encouraged to become a pianist, later being educated at the Eastman School of Music (BM), and New England Conservatory (MM). I have been a musician my entire […]
What inspired you to start playing music? There was always music in our house. My dad was a church organist before I was born. He left the church but never stopped playing. Music was this seemingly magical thing that put him in another place and I think he passed that love of music on to […]
What inspired you to start playing music? At first, violin lessons (yes, I began with the violin) were an obligation thrust upon by my parents rather than a personal passion. Admittedly, I wasn’t initially eager to put in the extra effort required for practice. However, during my teenage years, YouTube emerged as a platform. While […]
What inspired you to start playing music? I grew up listening to music and traveling to shows with my mother, who followed Dwight Yoakam on tour for years when I was a child. I received a guitar for my 5th birthday and immediately started learning songs and it has been all I’ve done since. After […]
What inspired you to start playing music? I remember at an early age I used to listen repeatedly to some of Chopin’s greatest works on a cassette tape. It had a great impact on me. Then early in my musical career, a former teacher gave me a CD of contemporary classical music, and from then […]
What inspired you to start playing music? I started playing clarinet and singing in 4th Grade. When I got to middle school in 2012 I discovered Rock n Roll andJazz and I never looked back. Who are some of your musical inspirations I have always been inspired by musicians that made music their lifetime pursuit. […]
What inspired you to start playing music? I started playing the viola much like many other young musicians–through my 6th grade public school music program. However, unlike many others I was immediately drawn to the viola; during an instrument demo I absolutely fell in love with the rich sound of the viola. I always say […]
What inspired you to start playing music? I think I was drawn to the emotionality of music from a young age and kind of fascinated by its ability to evoke and express emotions. But most importantly it just felt good! Who are some of your musical inspirations? I grew up listening to The Beatles, Simon […]
What inspired you to start playing music? I’ve had a strong connection with music since I was a little kid. Now I get to see my daughter, who is 3 ½, experiencing the same thing, which is amazing. Who are some of your musical inspirations? A lot of my inspiration comes from the soul and […]