The biggest thrill you can have is to tell people one of your songs, and have them be able to hum it.

There have been studies that clearly state that children who are exposed to arts education at a young age will in fact do markedly better in their SAT tests

My whole thing is not just to play music for people, but to make them part of the evening.

From the time I could play the piano, I remember trying to write tunes. They were in my head, and I would just sit down and start noodling. Next thing I knew, I had written a melody.

Music can make a difference. There is a global nature to music, which has the potential to bring all people together. Music is truly an international language, and I hope to contribute by widening communication as much as I can.

You know, anyone who invites me to do something makes me feel special.

I was always drawn to Broadway musicals, and obviously composers like Gershwin, Rodgers, Berlin and Porter were writing music that I found wildly impressive.