X

Sort by

Quote length

Sentiment

Change font

Change background

Studio Musician Inspirational Quotes (122)

Page 3 of 6
Filter & Style
Image
...I think of improvising as composing - fo me it's all about playing melodies. When I improvise, there's not a lot of real thinking going on, per se - it's more like riding a wave. and I know how to stand on the board
Robben Ford
Image
I think my music is great for film, but I don't have the opportunity, or goesche to go and pitch myself to Hollywood.
Terry Bozzio
Image
Ive been married three times and divorced three times.
Rick Wakeman
Image
When it's a pop song, I don't really want to do pop songs, but they exist and sort of come out by accident.
Jason Pierce
Image
The first time I ever went to Chicago was with Zappa and I had a fantastic experiences with him and every other band I've played with. It's a great music town.
Terry Bozzio
Image
Sometimes I feel like a one man crusade against the devaluation of music in America and culture in the arts.
Terry Bozzio
Image
Every note has to come out clean.
Carol Kaye
Image
Respecting yourself is key - physically and mentally.
Matt Sorum
Image
Once you decide that it is the art that is important and not how popular and well received you are, you no longer have an albatross
Stephen Stills
Image
I married my Japanese wife Mayumi who I'm so happy with, she's been so supportive. I live part time in Japan at her house, so I've been always very influenced by Japan. Since I guess the 70's or so. I've come to appreciate so much of their culture.
Terry Bozzio
Image
I just to put out the best records I can and perform the best I can.
Dave Lombardo
Image
Of course the headspace for the young musician is whatever the guy who is paying you says, is right, but that's all.
Terry Bozzio
Image
I think it's essential to make new music now, and to try and make epic records now, and not rely on what happened in the past.
Jason Pierce
Image
Success is buried in the garden of failure.
Rick Wakeman
Image
I don't find a lot of people actually saying things through music any longer. They are not trying to say anything with their music, they just want to make money with it. I think it's important to actually say something real, something meaningful, rather than just write some trash and try to sell it.
Robben Ford
Image
The way we teach is a very linear kind of way.
Terry Bozzio
Image
I remember that first week at the Whisky and the gigs we (The Buffalo Springfield) did with the Byrds, We could really smoke ! That band never got on record as bad, and as hard as we were. Live we sounded like the Rolling Stones.
Stephen Stills
Image
I have tried every amp, distortion box, gadget etc. that has ever been made since 1967 to present and nothing has sounded like the Tonebone. It has become an incredible asset to my sound and I recommend this to anyone who is looking for that NATURAL warm sound with sustain for days and days! Buy this now!
Steve Lukather
Image
You must show respect and compassion towards the other musicians, and at the same time try to guide things along. I think this is most important. Obviously, you need the capacity and the skills, but technical skill alone is not enough.
Vinnie Colaiuta
Image
Remember to practice a little every day -- that's crucial.
Carol Kaye
Image
I feel like I'm just learning how to play the guitar. I mean, really learning to play the guitar
Stephen Stills
Image
The obvious priority is to get your intonation together. Your sound and your pitch should be inspiring to people, not a distraction.
John Patitucci
Image
I'm not a haiku artist, but I wanted to use the phrase 5, 7, 5 in the melody that flows over time. So the string melody, the first one is five notes, the next one is seven, and then the third one is five.
Terry Bozzio
Image
I like my guitars to be kinda worn. I don't like it when they're all shiny.
Vivian Campbell
Previous
Next