Seiji sits a few chairs away from Héctor, waiting for his turn to speak. He may look tired, but he is engaged. He has enjoyed this so far, experiencing music with others in a different way than he has before.

"Music influences the mind and the soul. It provides clarity or may color your perception. It can be a powerful tool for meditation." A clean simple response. Direct. Impersonal? "I play the bamboo flute, but have considered learning another as a challenge to myself."