The best way to refine an interpretation is by getting out and performing.

You only live once, so I try to say yes to everything.

Kids need to be structured in some way, but you don't want to force something down their throats that they have no interest in.

I don't listen to a lot of music when I have my free time. But I'll go to a jazz club and have a drink and listen to a good jazz musician. Or sometimes in the morning, if I want to put myself in a good mood, I'll put on some Latin music.

There are some great teachers who have had great students, but they themselves can't play a note. I don't understand it, because the most I learned from my teacher was just hearing him play.

I like working with kids because I enjoy seeing the looks on their faces and, it's kind of selfish, I want a future audience.

When you play for ticket-holders, you are already validated. I have no sense that I need to be accepted. I'm already accepted.