There are people who are uncanny, who are finished products at a young age. I wasn't, thank God.

I am playing the violin, that's all I know, nothing else, no education, no nothing. You just practice every day.

Sometimes it is the artist's task to find out how much music you can still make with what you have left.

One of the most important elements in teaching, conducting, and performing, all three, is listening.

If you play something well, I don't care what it is. I mean, I don't play an electric [violin] - I tried. It's actually interesting.

There are people who are uncanny, who are finished products at a young age. I wasn't, thank God.

Preparing for a future in music is an expensive proposition.