Being Quote by Jacob Collier
“It's funny, I guess when I was growing up, I didn't really think about being an instrumentalist, per se. I didn't think, well, I want to be a piano player, or, I want to be a guitar player, or even, I want to be a singer. I just wanted to be a musician.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast "The Collier Sessions", 2022
He realized he wanted to be a musician without fixing on a specific instrument, emphasizing a broader artistic identity.
In simple terms: Wanted to be a musician, not a specific instrument player.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the whole art form, not just one role.
Themes
music
identity
creativity
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- music education
- band formation
- personal branding
Key Concepts
artistic identity
instrumental flexibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What does being a musician mean to you?
- How can you explore multiple roles?
A Different Perspective
May limit mastery of a single instrument.
