Music making Quote by Jimmy Scott
“If you're singing, you're telling a story. So to tell it and tell it right, that's it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Music and Storytelling, Jimmy Scott, 2019
Singing is storytelling; delivering a narrative with emotion is the essence of performance.
In simple terms: Singing tells a story.
Tell stories through song.
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When to use this quote
- concerts
- songwriting workshops
- theatre productions
- audio books
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does narrative shape a song?
- What story do you want to convey?
May not capture instrumental storytelling.