As you get older - for example, in our band we have…
“As you get older - for example, in our band we have members of our orchestra, like Carlos Enriquez and Ali Jackson and Walter Blanning. I taught them when they were in high school, and now they teach me.I'll regularly call Ali and say, "Man, can you break this rhythm down for me?" Or Carlos was actually our music director in Cuba, and he's been instrumental in a lot of my education, and I started to develop a saying with them, because they tease me all the time - you get older, you have that familiar relationship - I say, "You have to follow your young leadership, too."”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Experience teaches that mentorship becomes reciprocal; younger musicians guide seasoned artists as much as the reverse.
In simple terms: Learning is a two‑way street.
Key Takeaway
Seek guidance from younger peers.
Themes
mentorship
reciprocity
growth
Mood
reflective
grateful
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Teaching
- performing
- arranging
- career development
Key Concepts
Jazz education
intergenerational learning
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance learning from both young and experienced mentors?
- What benefits arise from mutual teaching?
A Different Perspective
You may rely too heavily on youth, overlooking seasoned insight.