Not compromising the music, but there is a way, by just showing the people that you're sincere and honest with what you're doing, and by talking to them.

I find it very difficult to compose when I'm not playing.

My goal was never to sell many records.

I have been recording for five decades now.

To do it always right, that is what music is to me.

I write music people enjoy playing and listening to, and I have a group that loves playing the music.

Whether it's string writing or whatever, I try to write for what each instrumentalist can do best.