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Able Quote by Jeanine Tesori

“I think a lot of people get intimidated by the language of music, but everyone owns music. I think there's nothing standing in between a composer and her audience. I think a lot of people feel that way because they feel it's rarefied, but it's really not. You should feel the impact of it without…” quote by Jeanine Tesori
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“I think a lot of people get intimidated by the language of music, but everyone owns music. I think there's nothing standing in between a composer and her audience. I think a lot of people feel that way because they feel it's rarefied, but it's really not. You should feel the impact of it without being able to name it because it's ultimately a primal thing.”

Jeanine Tesori

About This Quote

Source Interview: Podcast "Composer Talk", 2022

Music is accessible to all; its language isn’t exclusive, and its emotional power is innate.

In simple terms: Everyone can feel music’s impact without technical knowledge.

Key Takeaway

Embrace music’s primal connection.

Themes

accessibility empathy creativity

Mood

inspired hopeful

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • education
  • community events
  • personal listening
  • therapy

Key Concepts

cultural democratization psychology of sound

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you experience music without technical terms?
  • What primal feelings does music evoke in you?
A Different Perspective

Some may still feel intimidated by formal theory.

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