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“The only job I'd ever had that might be considered not playing music was teaching guitar, which I did in college for a while, but that still falls in the same category.” quote by John Oates
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“The only job I'd ever had that might be considered not playing music was teaching guitar, which I did in college for a while, but that still falls in the same category.”

John Oates

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Source Interview: John Oates, 1990s radio interview

He sees teaching guitar as a form of music, blurring lines between work and play.

In simple terms: Teaching music is still music.

Key Takeaway

Embrace music in all roles.

Themes

creativity career music

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • music education
  • career counseling
  • creative workshops

Key Concepts

music as vocation playful work

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you consider your job a form of art?
  • How does play influence productivity?
A Different Perspective

Not all work feels like play; some may view teaching as separate.

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