Be creative Quote by Jerry Harrison
“Music has become a bigger business, and with that there is more pressure to succeed; I think that it creates a negative pressure for being creative.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Music industry panel, 2018
Commercial pressure can stifle creativity, turning art into a business.
In simple terms: Business focus hurts creativity.
Balance profit with artistic freedom.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- record label negotiations
- songwriting sessions
- artist development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can artists stay creative under profit?
- What models support both art and profit?
Financial success isn’t guaranteed by pressure.