Being a musician means constantly being in a state of discovery.

I think every musician is searching for something. They’re searching for a connection, for truth.

I try not to think of myself as a celebrity. I just want to be a musician.

I pay a lot of attention to the people I let surround me. I learn something from those people and from everyone – from other musicians, from people on the street.

The type of music we know as classical music began with rich people hiring musicians or owning them in a way. Without funding, it’s very hard to have this experience. Be it state money or private money, there has to be someone dedicated to raising the money.

Music companies and buyers are not too encouraging towards independent musicians. Everyone wants to play safe and go with established names, but unless one breaks this routine, no new talent will come and survive.

My family is full of musicians, and a couple of times a year we get together and jam at my cousin’s studio. We improvise and have a great time.