Conversation so far:
How did Burt Bacharach get started in music?
Following Burt Bacharach's tour of duty in the United States Army, he spent the next three years as a pianist and conductor.
Who did Burt Bacharach work with?
Burt Bacharach worked alongside with Vic Damone.
Did Burt Bacharach write any songs for Damone?
Who else did Burt Bacharach collaborate with?
Burt Bacharach collaborated with Polly Bergen, Steve Lawrence, the Ames Brothers and Paula Stewart.
What do you mean by similar capacity?

Question: When did he begin writing music?
Self-contained rewrite: When did Burt Bacharach begin writing music?