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Jazz Musician Inspirational Quotes (6947)

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I'm learning more about life when I'm playing too, and writing music. I'm learning more about life, the connection.
Wayne Shorter
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Jazz shouldn't have any mandates. Jazz is not supposed to be something that's required to sound like jazz. For me, the word 'jazz' means, 'I dare you.'
Wayne Shorter
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The arts can open the door to the imagination, pushing the envelope of how peace can be created. It takes courage to take this kind of risk, and courage is what we all need to create a better world.
Wayne Shorter
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I always say it's not my Arkestra, it belongs to some other force which wants certain things, to reach people.
Sun Ra
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I'm super-fortunate to have any fans still.
Norah Jones
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Life is not about finding our limitations, it's about finding our infinity.
Herbie Hancock
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The golden rule would be to write a great, authentic song that is well produced and it will find its home. The audience can feel whether or not the artist is being genuine in their music. It's up to the artist to have the courage to reveal their truth through their songs.
Wendy Starland
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A good song can be produced in several different genres.
Wendy Starland
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I love the songs we've written together [with Ivo Moring] and believe that Rock music is coming back with a vengeance. There are a lot of new and exciting things on the horizon and the next chapter is going to be amazing.
Wendy Starland
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I have certainly faced my fair share and will likely come across more. These experiences have been fuel for my music. Facing these challenges has forced me to recognize my own inner strength.
Wendy Starland
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There is a lot of incredible talent out there, however, talent alone is not enough. Being a great singer does not matter, if you are not singing great songs. Having great songs will not be obvious to record executives if they are not professionally produced. Consistently performing those songs extremely well is essential.
Wendy Starland
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I have been exposed to most musical genres and have learned how to tackle them effectively.
Wendy Starland
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Taking constructive criticism from others is required to get to the next level.
Wendy Starland
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My strength is in my ability to be versatile.
Wendy Starland
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Social media has been an incredible tool to connect to my fan base, and collaborate with people around the world. Some of my biggest breaks have come through people hearing my music on the Internet and then contacting me through social media.
Wendy Starland
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As a new artist you should ignore trends at all costs.
Wendy Starland
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I spend a lot of time copying saxophone players and trumpet players. Not to say that it is not important to listen to guitar players, but there's so much music out there and so many possibilities. I like anyone who plays any instrument.
Bill Frisell
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Being a songwriter requires versatility while being an artist requires you to create a cohesive body of work. I truly enjoy both.
Wendy Starland
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I would describe my style of songwriting as classic. I learned very early on and have stuck to the core principles of song structure regardless of which genre I'm writing in.
Wendy Starland
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If you follow a trend, by the time it is released it will sound like the same regurgitated music that the public has been hearing for the past eight months (at least.) I am not referring to genres or production that is considered to be timeless or classic sounding.
Wendy Starland
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I first got interested in music as a toddler by my childhood babysitter, Rosetta Atkins. She taught me how to sing by imitating the voices on the gospel radio station she listened to - both men and women's voices.
Wendy Starland
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My whole life has been one big improvisation.
Clint Eastwood
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Regardless of what you play, the biggest thing is keeping the feel going.
Wes Montgomery
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I never practice my guitar. From time to time I just open the case & throw in a piece of raw meat.
Wes Montgomery
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