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

I feel that you always pay when you are a child.

Preparing for a future in music is an expensive proposition.

Not many people like it when they get criticism. Of course, if you have someone who does tell you and you do have a rapport, that's great. But don't rely on it. You have to rely on yourself.

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.

I'm now doing three things: concerts, conducting, and teaching, and they each support each other. I learn to see things from different perspectives and listen with different ears. The most important thing that you need to do is really listen.