短语讲解：

1. He wanted young, gifted musicians to attend the school for free.

for free 免费
例句：I got the sample for free.
我免费得到这样品。

2. And I think he felt very strongly that paying attention to the music of one’s own time is the way to ensure that there will be a future.

pay attention to 注意
例句：Don't pay attention to anything he says. He lies like a gas meter.
不要理睬他的话，他一味撒谎。