Q&A

Q&A: Nicola T. Chang

Award-winning composer and sound designer, orchestral percussionist and performer Nicola T. Chang still finds time to work with young people. Here, she shares with Hattie Fisk her top career tips.
Ben Wulf

HF: Which memories from your music education stand out the most?

NC: I studied music at two different schools in Hong Kong. The first was a very competitive local school where I spent the whole year practising one piece of music. I would then be sent off to a competition where I would inevitably come back with an award. I used to spend many lunchtimes rehearsing and representing the school at award ceremonies. Looking back, I was only getting good at playing once specific piece and not improving in general. It wasn't the best way to build a deep relationship with music.

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