I think one of the reasons why I’m so passionate about music is because it has the capability to bring together different people with different experiences and create this collaborative exchange, which is nothing short of magical. Unfortunately, the classical music world is very expensive and exclusive, and it makes it so young composers who are really passionate and talented are unable to gain access to those opportunities.
The Now Beat Project combats this inaccessibility by providing free mentorship, networking, and performance opportunities for young composers all around the world. Participants in our program receive one-on-one lessons with our dedicated team of composer mentors and they also receive a very high-quality performance of one of their pieces at the Julliard School.
Perhaps most importantly, our composers form a very diverse and unique community spanning 17 U.S. states in 5 countries. To me, tikkun olam is using my passion to make a difference and it’s just so fulfilling to see the growth that these young composers achieve.