I think I can only help to expose percussion to all sorts of people. The balance between the lighter and more serious side is important.

Hearing is a form of touch. You feel it through your body, and sometimes it almost hits your face.

I just assumed the world was full of solo percussionists. I couldn't find sticks or music or anything where I was, but that was expected because there was nothing there anyway. And I think that was possibly the greatest asset for me, just not knowing.

I try to plant myself where I am and embrace what is there in front of me.

I think I can only help to expose percussion to all sorts of people. The balance between the lighter and more serious side is important.

I am really quite fascinated by echo-locating bats and dolphins and have always wondered how sound affects the unconscious brain.

I often play on the cello-bass side of the orchestra, because I prefer the deep sounds. I can't hear the violins well.