Skip to content

Sometimes I wonder if I shouldn't leaving being musician…

“Sometimes I wonder if I shouldn't leaving being musician because I use to like it when noone came to see me playing, because I didn't feel any pressure. I can enjoy myself and probably play better. Sometimes when I play, people expect something of me, and I'm not always able to to that. Quite…” quote by Allan Holdsworth
Download Open image
“Sometimes I wonder if I shouldn't leaving being musician because I use to like it when noone came to see me playing, because I didn't feel any pressure. I can enjoy myself and probably play better. Sometimes when I play, people expect something of me, and I'm not always able to to that. Quite often. So I get totaly nervous”

Allan Holdsworth

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He feels pressure when performing for audiences, affecting his play.

In simple terms: Performance anxiety can hinder creativity.

Key Takeaway

Practice mindfulness before shows.

Themes

performance anxiety creativity self‑doubt

Mood

anxious introspective

Type

musical psychological

When to use this quote

  • music
  • mental health

Key Concepts

live concerts personal expectations

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you manage stage fright?
  • What helps you stay present?
A Different Perspective

Anxiety may persist despite techniques.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by Allan Holdsworth

Explore all 57 Allan Holdsworth quotes

More Able quotes

Browse all 17,257 Able quotes