From the Desk of Jeff Kaye

As I continue to develop as a person and musician, depending on my life condition, I find obstacles to be either an opportunity for growth or a set-back.    This quote from the book “Faith into Action” by the President of the Soka Gakkai International (SGI) Daisaku Ikeda, has encouraged me many times when I have felt alone or defeated ……  ”If you allow yourself to be swayed by the opinions of others - “It must be good because everyone likes it” “It must be bad, because no one else likes it” - your feelings, your sensibility, which should be the very core of artistic experience, will wither and die. To enjoy art to the fullest, you must abandon preconceived notions, leaving a blank slate. Then confront the work directly with your entire being. If you are deeply moved, then that work is, for you, a great work of art.”  If you are not familiar with the SGI or Daisaku Ikeda, here is their website  sgi-usa.org