At the end of the day, so many things that we hold so much value with, it just doesn't even mean anything. I really try to stay focused on being really positive.

To be able to help a 13-year-old kid from the Bronx follow her dreams just by letting her know she's not forgotten in this crazy world - that's why I got involved with Frum Tha Ground Up.

If we took the time to learn more about different places and people, perhaps we would have more empathy for each other.

I pray to give thanks and to recognize all the good things that are in my life even during times of great change, confusion, or frustration.

I really like to live my life in a low-key fashion.

When I perform in front of large audiences, I'm much more comfortable, because I've already performed in front of tiny audiences - which is much harder, honestly. The smaller you strip things down, the more you depend on the songs and yourself, as opposed to arrangements.

When I was younger, studying classical music, I really had to put in the time. Three hours a day is not even nice - you have to put in six.