As a musician, what is your definition of success?
Getting a piece to work in the best way that it can, especially if it pleases performers.
What do you consider to be the most important ideas and concepts to impart to aspiring musicians?
Just listen to as much music of all kinds that you can, figure out from your own instincts and from that listening experience where you want to go next and never be afraid of hard work towards the end of finding your own way, whatever the cost.
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