I listen to kids play a lot.

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.

The most important thing to do is really listen.

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.

Any gifted child can potentially get in real trouble because of the way they are handled.

Everybody has a different kind of talent and a different timetable as to when they develop.

In difficult times, people just like to hear music. They like to be moved by what they hear. And music speaks different languages.