I like the challenge of writing music without being the coolest guy or band in the room. — John Gourley Copy Share Image
I, as a young guy getting out of music school, I didn't like the prospect of spending my life writing music for… — Philip Glass Copy Share Image
For all forms, writing dialogue is almost like writing music. I pay close attention to rhythms and tones. — Sefi Atta Copy Share Image
I'd always loved poetry and I'd always loved writing music and composing music, but I hadn't thought of putting the two together… — Bruce Cockburn Copy Share Image
We want to be good at our craft, whether it's writing music or playing it live. — Ryan Ross Copy Share Image
Most people define themselves by what they do - 'I'm a musician.' Then one day it occurred to me that I'm only… — Herbie Hancock Copy Share Image
I'm never going to stop writing music as Porter Robinson and I see 'Virtual Self' as more of a tangent. — Porter Robinson Copy Share Image
Writing music and lyrics, you tend to become a control freak - sitting alone in your room with a bare light bulb… — Jason Robert Brown Copy Share Image
Creating records and writing music with people I admire and respect is a very spiritual and enlightening thing for me. — Chuck Ragan Copy Share Image
I was writing music when we finished the last Walkmen record, Heaven, and a few of these songs may have even been… — Hamilton Leithauser Copy Share Image
The cool thing about writing music, writing anything, is that once you publish it, it's there forever. — Ryan Tedder Copy Share Image
I tend to avoid writing music about initial reactions to situations, like frustration or anger. I’d rather wait till I go through… — Yanni Copy Share Image
And I'm interested in writing music that takes risks. My point is that maybe the term EDM is pinned on me and… — Porter Robinson Copy Share Image
The thing we often forget to talk about, or perhaps we take for granted, is our country’s dazzling beauty. Our natural environment… — Quentin Bryce Copy Share Image
It was an incredible way to grow up, because words that you're taught - these definite things - you realize they sort… — Vito Acconci Copy Share Image
I've always had a really great time being in movies and writing music when I get home. The more creative I am,… — Zooey Deschanel Copy Share Image
Plus, we spend most of our time writing music. Most of the time is spent in the studio in my house. — Warren Cuccurullo Copy Share Image
My favorite travel pastime is writing music, either with my guitar or on my computer. — Alexander Ludwig Copy Share Image
There's enough dismemberment going on in the world without writing music about it. — Charlie Haden Copy Share Image
Writing music uses a whole different process that involves a lot of noodling and just seeing what comes. — Charles de Lint Copy Share Image
I'm learning more about life when I'm playing too, and writing music. I'm learning more about life, the connection. — Wayne Shorter Copy Share Image
I consider myself to be an inept pianist, a bad singer, and a merely competent songwriter. ... I'm probably writing music now… — Billy Joel Copy Share Image
I love making miniatures, painting, writing, music and dance. These are the things I'm naturally good at. I'd like to think of… — Richa Chadha Copy Share Image
As long as it's making you happy and you're enjoying it, then you should never stop writing music. Whether it's going to… — Ella Henderson Copy Share Image
