“I’m leery of any musician who doesn’t admit to going through a period of trying to emulate their musical idols, or their favorite performance of a piece, or even just trying to match what you’re hearing. Jazzers do it all of the time, and aren’t ashamed to admit it. I think it’s part of how you learn what it is that so struck you about the music or performance in the first place, it’s a path to discovering your aesthetic.”