Following Quote by Big Sean

When I graduated from high school, the teacher said I was throwing my life away following music, and the same teacher invited me back…

— Big Sean

Then, in high school, I had a kind of mental breakdown; I didn't want to go to school anymore. It felt pointless. It was…

— Michelle Zauner

I dropped out of high school when I was, like, 15, so I just focused on doing music. It's all I wanted to do;…

— Tyga

I mean, I wasn't the best student in school. It would be different if I were to pursue music while I was already in…

— Brent Faiyaz

I was crazy for music as a high school kid and a college kid.

— Alexandra Patsavas

My music teacher told me that she didn't even know why I was going to college - I should be a stand-up.

— Heather McDonald

About 13-14 years ago, I went back to my alma mater, Fairfax High School, and ran into the music teacher. She invited me to…

— Flea

Finally, I was no longer a student and was making music for myself.

— Kenny G

Even in school, I used to get kicked out in every class except music. I was always at the top of my class in…

— William Singe

It's like I've been in music school my whole life.

— Noah Cyrus

It took me until my teenage years to realize that I was medicating with music. I was pushing back against my stupid school uniform,…

— Henry Rollins

I decided to pursue music, so I dropped out of school and I told my parents I didn't want any money from them. I…

— Lady Gaga