What causes writer’s block? How do performers experience it? What can creative people do to get past it?

Can classical music express ideas about politics and current events? If so, how? How does classical music compare to popular music in this regard?

What kinds of collaboration are there? With whom can we collaborate? What are the benefits of collaboration?

What’s so great about new and social media? How is it different from old media? How should we use it, how should we not use it? What benefits does it bring?

Is it possible to write and talk meaningfully about music? Why does some music writing suck? Why does some music writing transcend? How can we do it better?

How do you fail? How and when do you evaluate? How do you react to failure? What’s so great about failing?

What does inspiration even mean? The difference between inspiration and motivation What do you find inspiring? When do you feel the most inspired? How do you maintain that inspiration?

What does creativity even mean? When do you feel the most creative? How do you maintain that creativity? How do performers create?

What influences our music? How do we learn from what we listen to? How do we apply our learning to the music we make?

How much do you listen? How does it help you to become a better musician? What do you listen for? What do you listen to?