Guitar Quote by Allan Holdsworth
“I grew up listening to Ravel, Debussy, Bartok and jazz like Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Cannonball Adderley, Charlie Christian and Django Reinhart. It was incredibly inspiring! And I was given a guitar and I said 'What the hell is this?!'”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2018 interview, Guitar World, 2018
He recounts early exposure to classical and jazz music, which inspired his musical journey.
In simple terms: Early listening to diverse music inspired him.
Key Takeaway
Embrace varied musical influences early on.
Themes
inspiration
musical heritage
growth
Mood
inspired
reflective
Type
musical
personal
When to use this quote
- learning instruments
- exploring genres
- seeking inspiration
- developing style
Key Concepts
cultural exposure
creative development
Questions to Reflect On
- Which genre shaped you most?
- How does early exposure affect creativity?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone has access to diverse music early.
![“I went up to his [Hank Jones'] house and there were four guys there: Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Bud Powell, and Max Roach. Not a bad place to be. Scared shitless, but a nice place to be on my second day in New York.” quote by Ray Brown](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5ea/ray-brown-34220_bud_i-went-up-to-his-hank-jones-house-and-th_584035.jpg)
![“There's a famous story about Dizzy [Gillespie] and Art Blakey taking him aside, and spending a whole night-long talk with [Phil Wood], "Man we believe in you. You can play. So don't be walking around with a frown on your face or whatever, getting yourself into trouble. You have got a gift, and…” quote by Jon Gordon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ca5/jon-gordon-1655_art_there-s-a-famous-story-about-dizzy-gille_486307.jpg)
