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“I teach songwriting a lot, and I always tell my students, 'You gotta write the little songs sometimes to get to the next big song in the chute.' You gotta write 'em to get to it. You never know what's going to be a little song or a big song.” quote by Mary Gauthier
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“I teach songwriting a lot, and I always tell my students, 'You gotta write the little songs sometimes to get to the next big song in the chute.' You gotta write 'em to get to it. You never know what's going to be a little song or a big song.”

Mary Gauthier

About This Quote

Advocates writing small pieces as practice to develop skill for larger works.

In simple terms: Write small songs to grow.

Key Takeaway

Practice with modest projects to achieve bigger goals.

Themes

creativity skill development practice

Mood

inspirational encouraging

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • songwriting
  • writing workshops
  • musical composition
  • personal projects

Key Concepts

incremental learning artistic process discipline

Questions to Reflect On

  • What small project can you start today?
  • How does consistent practice shape confidence?
A Different Perspective

Risk of undervaluing small work's intrinsic worth.

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