I don't walk on stage unless I'm playing with a orchestra. But when I play a recital, I'm sort of on a scooter, and I just scoot very quickly on stage, and they're saying, wow, look at this. He's so fast.

Preparing for a future in music is an expensive proposition.

I love to work with young kids.

That's the goal, to survive your gift.

I listen to kids play a lot.

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

For people who are really talented, what you don't say becomes extremely important. You have to judge what to say and what to leave alone so you can let the talent develop.