When I was a young musician, the only option available to pursue secondary education in music was to attend a classical conservatory.

When I look at great works of art or listen to inspired music, I sense intimate portraits of the specific times in which they were created.

We are living in a time when American popular music is finally being recognized as one of our most successful exports. The demand is huge.

Most people are satisfied with the junk food being sold as music.

I'm probably writing music now for the same reason as I started writing songs when I was 14 - to meet women.