Constructive criticism Quote by Chris Thile

I divide criticism into two categories - one coming from those who understand music, who are worthy of being critical because they are knowledgeable…

— A. R. Rahman

My criticism hasn't necessarily been informed by the critics I've read. The conversations I've had with friends and fellow musicians have shaped my thinking…

— Sasha Frere-Jones

Criticism does not disturb me, for I am my own severest critic. Always in my playing I strive to surpass myself, and it is…

— Jascha Heifetz

As a musician, I have always refrained from criticizing another artist.

— Jill Sobule

I make my own music and I don't criticize others.

— Jesse Ventura

A lot of the time, artists and musicians can get criticised for being ignorant or silly or not understanding the real world. And I…

— Declan McKenna

I'm a musician and, just as the critics are hard on me, I'm hard on the critics.

— Oscar Peterson

I don't get involved in criticizing or extolling really good artists who do their job. That's for other people.

— Neal Adams

There are times when what you do will be mysterious to everyone... times when you have to change directions before people are ready. Just…

— Jeff Buckley

The criticism people could have of my music maybe is that it's somewhat schizophrenic at times. And if you don't like that, it could…

— Mat Kearney

Music is art, and once you become an artist, you need to learn how to accept criticism.

— Yanni

I've read some pretty harsh criticisms of my music, but some of them I agreed with and actually sat with me.

— Earl Sweatshirt