Appeals Quote by Jackie DeShannon
“Most of the time I sit down with my guitar or at the piano, and I play for awhile until I get a new riff or groove that I like a lot. Then I'll concentrate on building around that line of thought by adding words and textures. At first I'm only trying to please myself, and hopefully what I like will appeal to others.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Musician interview, 2015
The creative process starts with improvisation, then expands into structured composition.
In simple terms: Start with a jam, then develop it.
Key Takeaway
Embrace spontaneous ideas, then refine.
Themes
creativity
music
process
Mood
enthusiastic
reflective
Type
artistic
process
When to use this quote
- songwriting
- studio sessions
- live performance
- collaborative jams
Key Concepts
improvisation
arrangement
self‑expression
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide which jams become songs?
- What role does listener response play?
A Different Perspective
May become self‑indulgent without audience feedback.
