Challenges Quote by Frank Zappa

I have no want or desire to solo. I'd rather create melodies and accompanying parts.

— Frank Iero

I really enjoy playing solo acoustic. I think it's good for me as a songwriter to stay in touch with what it takes to…

— Jeff Tweedy

I think the real exciting part about becoming a solo artist is that you get to really decide on what your new sound and…

— Tiffany Hwang

I've performed solo for 20 years now, but I don't do much of it, because if you only play alone, you go crazy and…

— Steve Lacy

It is tough to work as a solo composer, but I am rising slowly and enjoying the process.

— Tanishk Bagchi

Any guitar solo should reflect the music that it's soloing over and not just be existing in its own sort of little world.

— John Frusciante

I've always loved playing solo. I guess in a way I just feel blessed to be able to make music. My favorite thing is…

— Glen Hansard

I'm a minimalist at heart. If a song doesn't need a solo, I'm not going to force one into it.

— The Edge

The greatest benefit of being a solo performer is that it is seriously frightening, but at the same time very empowering. It's just you…

— Zola Jesus

I do love being solo because I can have more of my own creative input to every aspect of my career.

— Rachel Stevens

A great guitar solo is really a song within a song. You can always go off and do your pageantry, but it has to…

— Orianthi

I've always done very 'composed' music and worked-out solos. But sometimes it's fun not knowing where you're going.

— Todd Rundgren