The following conversation is with Lanzo Luconi. Lanzo is a pianist, music educator, and the founder of the Costa Rica Piano Festival, which is the first of its kind in Central America, created to provide international musicians with the best learning opportunities through lessons with world renowned artists, competition, solo and orchestra performances, and valuable seminars, while enhancing Costa Rica’s growing music culture.

During the conversation we touch on subjects such as the role of mentorship, being authentic in pursuing music, following values, being committed, motivations, knowing your strengths, the similarities between sports and the arts, overcoming performance anxiety, showing discipline in creative work, talent vs effort, the flow state, daily routines and habits, battling writer’s block, collaborating with others, the relationship between dreams and creativity, following a lifestyle that benefits the creative life, music preferences, and giving advice to younger musicians.

I was stoked about discussing the different subjects with him and I hope you find it interesting and valuable as well. Enjoy!

Lanzo Luconi: www.lanzoluconi.com

www.costaricapianofestival.com

www.thewindowmusic.com