Art Quote by Freddie Hubbard
![“Don't make the mistakes I made of not taking care of myself. Please, keeps your chops cool and don't overblow. If you are going to play hard, be sure to warm up. I'd get carried away trying to stay right with the momentum [of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers]. I used to try and play like…” quote by Freddie Hubbard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c8b/freddie-hubbard-25585_art_don-t-make-the-mistakes-i-made-of-not-ta_595754.jpg)
“Don't make the mistakes I made of not taking care of myself. Please, keeps your chops cool and don't overblow. If you are going to play hard, be sure to warm up. I'd get carried away trying to stay right with the momentum [of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers]. I used to try and play like Coltrane and solo for 30 or 40 choruses. It all caught up with me.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Jazz Musicians on Health and Performance, 1975
Neglecting self‑care leads to burnout; balance intense practice with proper preparation and rest.
In simple terms: Take care of yourself to avoid burnout.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize warm‑up and recovery.
Themes
health
musicianship
balance
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
advice
personal.
When to use this quote
- rehearsals
- touring
- intensive recording sessions
Key Concepts
self‑care
burnout
practice habits
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you schedule rest during intense creative periods?
- What signs tell you you need a break?
A Different Perspective
Ignoring health can shorten a career and diminish artistry.
![“I used to try to play like [Miles Davis], and Miles caught me copying him one night at Birdland. He said, 'Hey man, why don't you play some of your own stuff.' So, I finally did, because I had copied all his solos.” quote by Freddie Hubbard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d23/freddie-hubbard-25585_caught_i-used-to-try-to-play-like-miles-davis-a_232770.jpg)
