In general, being independent is so liberating, you get to create without someone looking over your shoulders.

Never have one kid in the room with you, and avoid situations that would look suspect to a passerby.

Anytime you have to sacrifice your art, or integrity, it's a bad deal, no matter what they're offering.

I've had some parents ask me to do private birthday parties for their students, which I can't do, but it's an honor that they even ask. I love the feedback I get from parents on my music, it's so awesome.

Many people think you shouldn't stop kids from being kids, and I agree, but no one wants the worst case scenario on their hands. Better safe than sorry I say.

Man, I wouldn't know where to begin on education reform, but one thing we have to do is add teacher accountability WITHOUT stressing standardized test scores.

Teachers literally break down at the thought that if their students have a bad a test day, their job is on the line.