What you learn from working with other performers and musicians is invaluable, really, and can only help you grow. I mean, if… — Damon Albarn Copy Share Image
“I know a flute player is technically called a "flautist," but something about it sounds a little sketchy, as does "pianist," so… — Julie Halpern Copy Share Image
People make art on the sides of buildings, and they'll make art on the sides of trains. They'll make art wherever they… — T Bone Burnett Copy Share Image
There are so many musicians, friends of mine, who play shows for ten people a night, or always desperately wanted a record… — Moby Copy Share Image
Royalties are not how most writers or musicians make their living. Musicians by and large make a living with a relationship with… — John Perry Barlow Copy Share Image
Some performers are brilliant comedians, some are genius musicians, and some just make you happy to be alive. THE BOBS are all… — Paul Provenza Copy Share Image
Artists, whether they're classical musicians or pop musicians, they have always been the reflection of society, and in many ways a healing… — George Duke Copy Share Image
I asked the head musician if I could go onstage during the next break and he said sure. I got two laughs… — Emo Philips Copy Share Image
The idea that musicians/artists have a responsibility to be community leaders or "role models" is problematic to me because I really believe… — Kathleen Hanna Copy Share Image
I was in this public high school in Princeton, and it had this topnotch jazz program - if you were a musician… — Damien Chazelle Copy Share Image
I believe that water is the only drink for a wise man: wine is not so noble a liquor; and think of… — Henry David Thoreau Copy Share Image
John Coltrane is still probably one of the greatest musicians of this century. His tone truly puts demons on a leash. His… — Carlos Santana Copy Share Image
The first thing Julian wanted to do in life, well, before he wanted to be an artist and then a musician, was… — Cynthia Lennon Copy Share Image
Look at the great athletes, musician, artists, and writers. They all tap into a source. Some call that source God or soul… — Wayne Dyer Copy Share Image
Nowadays, [young musicians] are so quick to be like, "OK, fine, I'll take the cheque, or I'll get the stamp from XYZ,… — M.I.A Copy Share Image
Many jazz musicians affect a misunderstood-genius air when they play, which alienates the audience and breaks down the communications of the music.… — Gabor Szabo Copy Share Image
Most musicians, regardless of what culture they come from, can get together and agree on some stuff about music. As there is… — Jerry Garcia Copy Share Image
I don't wanna talk about Teo [Macero]. He's a helluva musician, a brilliant musician, but he's just not for me, that's all.… — Miles Davis Copy Share Image
One day you pick up the guitar and you feel like a great master, and the next day you feel like a… — Tommy Emmanuel Copy Share Image
I was approached by Oxfam to go to Mali as their ambassador and get involved in their various initiatives out there. But… — Damon Albarn Copy Share Image
The only thing I wouldn't like to do is to play roles as a musician. I'm not sure that I would be… — Larry Mullen, Jr Copy Share Image
Being a musician since I was a teen, Guitar Center is the staple. You need anything to create, it's there. You need… — Steve Aoki Copy Share Image
I have a very difficult time describing my music. Because I run into people in the hardware store and they go, 'Oh,… — Les Claypool Copy Share Image
Man, I would demand that artist come to the table with better variety. I would demand that musicians know music history, not… — Pharoahe Monch Copy Share Image
Maybe not as an idol, but I have influenced some people, including my son Joshua. So that feels good. Wherever I play… — Dewey Redman Copy Share Image
Whatever I do, I attempt to do it fully. I try, and don't always succeed, to be thorough. There are musicians who… — Bill Dixon Copy Share Image
It's so crazy because kids that wrote to me when they were 14 years old are still in my life. A lot… — Kathleen Hanna Copy Share Image
Musical ability is not an inborn talent but an ability which can be developed. Any child who is properly trained can develop… — Shinichi Suzuki Copy Share Image
I have always made commercial music. The people who vote for the Grammy nominees are mostly in their 40s and have other… — Al Walser Copy Share Image
For novelists or musicians, if they really want to create something, they need to go downstairs and find a passage to get… — Haruki Murakami Copy Share Image
No, it's the musicians and I must say they are an accomplished bunch, but odd, as musicians tend to be. Is it… — Robertson Davies Copy Share Image
Certainly one of the more common experiences in the jazz field is discovering someone new. Improvising musicians are capable of being musical… — Gary Burton Copy Share Image
I really had a great time working with 'Modest Mouse,' just because of the people. I loved writing songs with Isaac Brock,… — Johnny Marr Copy Share Image
Many an American jazz musician has been beguiled by the lush melodies and sumptuous rhythms of Brazilian music, but Peter Sprague has… — Andrew S. Gilbert Copy Share Image
It will lead many musicians out of the cul-de-sac they currently face. And those that do not understand will be cursed to… — Chilly Gonzales Copy Share Image
I would argue that among musicians who work in technology today, the level of technological sophistication probably exceeds that of military programs,… — Jaron Lanier Copy Share Image
All the high-tone, big-time folks would say, 'Isn't it wonderful how these untrained, primitive musicians can pick up all the latest songs… — Eubie Blake Copy Share Image
In the 70s, GEORGE CLINTON and PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC and EARTH WIND & FIRE, we were very serious about our music and who… — Maurice White Copy Share Image
Some musicians play with their heart, you know what I mean? I don't know what to tell a person that can't -… — Miles Davis Copy Share Image
I think as this generation of electronic musicians goes on, popular electronic music will be more and more accepted. It's gonna get… — Dan Deacon Copy Share Image
![“Nowadays, [young musicians] are so quick to be like, "OK, fine, I'll take the cheque, or I'll get the stamp from XYZ, and I'm expanding my brand," rather than thinking, "I'm part of this space over here, and in order for it to grow, you can't have it assimilated by this bigger bubble or corporate…” quote by M.I.A](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/0a6/m-i-a-3418_bigger_nowadays-young-musicians-are-so-quick-to_1829027.jpg)
![“I don't wanna talk about Teo [Macero]. He's a helluva musician, a brilliant musician, but he's just not for me, that's all. I can elaborate on it, but I don't want to do that.” quote by Miles Davis](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/a79/miles-davis-1842_brilliant_i-don-t-wanna-talk-about-teo-macero-he-s_3007056.jpg)
