He greatly encouraged musicians, dancers and artists.

By not doing more to encourage younger musicians, he seemed to have made a fatal mistake.

For 25 years it supported the work of established jazz musicians and encouraged young musicians and audiences.

To encourage young musicians, the orchestra performs at local schools and sponsors an annual young performer's competition.

To encourage new musicians, the song's music, guitar chord tabs and individual instrument tracks are also available for download.

It was about changing work schedules to encourage or require musicians to attend rehearsals for the performances they play.

A central feature of the festival has always been the National Jazz Awards, a competition designed to encourage and promote young musicians.

It will not even encourage poor musicians, as it is not their records that sell more than 50 years after they were made.

He encouraged musicians in church settings to focus on inviting a spirit of worship.

The purpose was to encourage local musicians to write their own lyrics.