Emily is in constant demand to play at venues around the world and she tries to fulfill as many requests as possible.

“I love traveling," she admits. "I’ve seen China and Italy and France and London and Switzerland and Vienna. Actually, we’re going with Quincy this summer to Switzerland for the Montreux Jazz Festival which is going to be a blast, and (then to) Korea and Japan.”

Emily Bear composed all of the songs on Diversity, including the track “Q” in honor of her mentor Quincy Jones.

The youngest of three children, Emily is currently being homeschooled by her mother. Although time is tight, she still enjoys getting together with friends, watching movies and answering fan mail. She says some people describe her music as life changing.

“I love when they get inspired and they start playing piano again or they start playing an instrument," Emily remarks. " I love these e-mails I got from patients who have cancer, that use my music to relax during chemotherapy treatments. I’m so glad it inspires people to do things.”

Emily is currently studying film scoring and classical piano. She will perform at the 2013 Montreux Jazz Festival on July 21, paying tribute to Quincy Jones on his 80th birthday and to the festival’s late founder Claude Nobs.