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" Around age 11 or 12, I started playing jazz bass. From there, I went to electric bass and then guitar, which I kept up for a long time. "

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" My mom says that my dad coerced me into choosing the cello. He says that's not entirely true. I don't remember; I was three. "

" I used to practice cello while watching TV and films. I watched several complete TV series this way, including 'Lost' and 'The Wire.' As a kid, I'd read books while playing. "

" There's a great energy and drive that takes precedence in a lot of rock and pop. It's about making a strong visceral connection. That's something that I think great classical music can have, too. "

" Connection is very important. It's extremely important for me to be connected and sharing with other people, giving them what I feel is important. "

" I record cello Etudes that are fewer than four minutes long and post them on YouTube. How can one execute fully-formed ideas with utmost perfection, yet stay free enough to allow improvisatory nuance? This has immediate application in almost every area of life, but especially in performance. "

" I'm never sure how to rank these things, but I will say that it has been a dream of mine ever since I was a kid to play for the Queen of England. Preferably in the throne room. "

" I'm interested in directing attention and focus, explored through playing cello. "

" Generally, I love traveling because it's great to see new places. "