[Phil wood] put on some [Igor] Stravinsky and say to follow the score, tell me to play me the opening to the Rite of Spring. Or, "I'm going to play you some 20th century obscure classical composer you don't know". Or, "Let's listen to some Charles Ives, let's sight read some Bartok violin duets", etc.

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

Don't waste your energy on those who don't get on your bus.

[Phil Wood] knew about wine. He knew about food. He knew about art. He knew about classical music. He was interested in things.

Teaching has definitely become a big part of my life in the past ten plus years. As it often does for many dedicated players. Because you can have some great gigs.

I was also sitting in from the middle of senior year of high school at Sweet Basil, it was a great club in New York.

You fuel your life with trust and love instead of fear and doubt.