Business Quote by Gavin Friday
“There is a terrible thing that's been happening probably for the last 20 years or so and it's called the music business. And music isn't really business; it's work and you got to pay and you've got to buy your guitar or go into the studio. So there is a business side but when people say, "I'm going into the music business," it's not. It's about expression. It's about creativity. You don't join music, in my mind, to make money. You join it because it's in you; it's in your blood stream.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Music Industry Discussion, date unknown
Music is fundamentally an expressive art, not a commercial enterprise; the business aspect should not define its purpose.
In simple terms: Music is about expression, not profit.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize creativity over money.
Themes
art
creativity
industry
Mood
inspirational
passionate
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- songwriting
- studio work
- performing live
Key Concepts
expression
authenticity
commercialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your creative passion?
- How can artists sustain themselves financially without compromising art?
A Different Perspective
Focusing solely on profit can stifle artistic integrity.
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