Like all art, music is a tonic for the mind, body, and soul. It traverses all borders, carrying messages that otherwise might go unheard. Music has the distinct ability to stimulate great ideas in minds young and old. It can create a sense of connectedness in those who feel alienated from their fellow man. Music can heal a broken spirit.

I believe there is nothing more dangerous than a hopeless person. Without support and emotional sustenance, without a positive influence in our lives, we can become lost, disconnected, and unstable, both as individuals and as a society. The only cure is a good mentor. And when we mentor others, we get something mind-blowing in return—a lifetime of satisfaction.