DISCOVER YOUR REAL POTENTIAL
What do you consider to be the most important ideas and concepts to impart to aspiring musicians?
In German there is a saying: “Der Weg ist das Ziel” meaning “The way is the goal”. The way to the top may be long and challenging, but never let the difficulties discourage you: on the contrary embrace the experiences and the emotions and they will take you further. And don’t compare yourself with others: each person has his/her own way – be happy with yours.
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Jordan says that it’s important for actors to follow their gut — even if their agents have other ideas. He says, “You can’t do everything. And obviously you have agents who have their own agenda, everybody’s trying to push you and navigate you toward saying or taking a job that you may not feel 100 percent comfortable with. Everything on paper may look good, but you have to go with your instincts. When I was younger, I started off still living at home and I didn’t have any real responsibilities, I didn’t have a mortgage to worry about or bills to pay, so you’re taking what’s in front of you. But once you get older and a little more successful, the choices you make really define the way the industry looks at you and how you move forward with your career. Those are the times that you’ve got to be a little bit more selective with the kind of projects that you do.”
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As a musician, what is your definition of success?
A relatively full diary, and a good mixture of performing and teaching / coaching. Working primarily as a chamber musician, I greatly value the importance of collaborating with colleagues who both share my musical values and can challenge me with new ideas.
What do you consider to be the most important ideas and concepts to impart to aspiring musicians?
Take nothing for granted, keep open to new ideas and enjoy the discipline of creative musical practice.
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