What do you consider to be the most important ideas and concepts to impart to aspiring musicians?
I was very determined already at an early age and my mum used to tell me that if I really wanted to be a violinist I had to be responsible about it and practice. I would huff and puff about it but then agree. One of the best things about practicing is that it gives you daily goals and the more focused you are while working the less actual time is needed to achieve them. My advice to all young musicians would probably be similar to what my mother used to tell me: if you love it and it’s what you want to do never give up and remember that the only person in control of what progress you make is you.
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