As a composer, I love hearing that my music is challenging, and that it’s also accessible. I’m not interested in writing the most difficult piece. My goal is to write music that is easily enjoyed, for the audience and for the performer. My goal is to write music that fills a need. I have at times been tempted to write music for music’s sake, but the few times that I tried, I ended up frustrated because I couldn’t find anyone to perform the music I’d written. Music that c

What’s stopping you? You’ve probably heard this question thousands of times. You hear it in conversations with friends and family, those tireless supporters who believe in you and in what you’re doing. You hear it in your own head, that joyful, hopeful, confident voice that calls you to the dance. What’s stopping you? Artists, musicians, writers, composers, and all creative souls know a lot about doubt. You know you are put on this earth to create, that something deep ins