‘I have always wanted to create music that others can thoroughly enjoy. Music is something that I believe everyone can connect with in some way but that as an industry perhaps we haven’t helped to bridge that gap enough yet and to make music truly accessible to all.

I’ve had a lot of musical training compared to many people but still I’ve found it difficult to find music that is easy to pick up and play without hours and hours of practise, and that is also enjoyable, expressive and inspiring.

As a composer, I want players to be able to pick up a piece of music first time and to play it – and I mean really play it. Escape into another world, let their imaginations run free for a while and to enjoy wherever the music takes them.’

Tell us about the music…

‘The music created for N&X is designed to be playable by any musical enthusiast. It’s not meant to be easy and it’s not meant to be hard. We want those who have had some musical training to be able to harness this and to really enjoy it.

I also want players to be able to harness and appreciate their own musical training and to feel special and skilled at playing their chosen instrument(s). I want them to be able to play their hearts out and to go on a magical journey with us and the music.

Another aspect, which is important, is the duo/duet format. It’s a fun way for people to enjoy playing music together but it has perhaps been neglected or hasn’t been given the attention that it deserves. In our Violin Duets and Violin & Piano collections, the idea is to offer both players equal amounts of enjoyment, challenges and inspiration through the music. Neither part is meant to dominate the other but instead both support each other, both are equally important and they are designed to have to work together to bring out the various melodies and musical journeys.’

What’s the connection with magic?