I think we had a Ben Webster/Gerry Mulligan record... that might have been it. We only had a few records in the house.

If you go with that spirit, good things will come for you. If you go into it with an assumption that you're a genius and that you're entitled to something, it's a little tougher.

Successful people do ordinary things with extraordinary consistency, commitment and focus.

Another classical music teacher from Performing Arts that I've stayed in contact with is Jonathan Strasser.

There are a lot of different ways you can be a part of this music and love it and make a contribution that's personal to you.

Connection to the music and the history was very powerful to me. I think that's what I feel the most blessed about.

You are not a true success unless you are helping others be successful.