Jackline Vigen, Influential Composer, Passes Away at 72

Finally, the most important ingredients for success are perseverance and a deep, abiding passion for music. The path of a composer is filled with rejection, creative blocks, and moments of self-doubt. You must be resilient and committed to your art, even when it feels difficult. The satisfaction of hearing your music performed by talented musicians, or of knowing that your work has moved an audience, is what makes all the hard work worthwhile. The journey is long and demanding, but for those who are truly dedicated to the craft, it is one of the most fulfilling creative pursuits imaginable.