Jump Quote by Mike Portnoy

Don't be afraid to play what you feel and what you think no matter what it is. If you play long enough, you start…

— John Rzeznik

The most important thing is to follow your instinct and get involved with some friends who have similar taste and aspirations and like music…

— Mick Taylor

Go out on the stage as a human being and do not be afraid to show struggle in your music. It's a struggle in…

— Wayne Shorter

Be yourself and do what you actually like doing as an artist. Don't try to think too much about where am I gonna fit…

— Muneshine

If you want money, buy lottery tickets. If you love music, practice and keep your overhead to the bare minimum. Keep your promises, who…

— Steve Morse

Don't try to follow any trends, just concentrate on writing great songs and knowing your instrument. All the other stuff will fall into place.

— Steven Adler

It is important to me to keep trying to push myself to try lots of new musical styles and approaches. To keep growing. It…

— China Forbes

I want to stay away from trends and do what we want to do musically.

— M. Shadows

Surround yourself with people who allow you the time to really discover what kind of a musician you truly are.

— Jack Savoretti

Try and understand what part you have to play in the world in which you live. There's more to life than you know and…

— Ian Mckellen

Honestly, I don't recommend anyone get into music. If you have something else that you're good at, do that instead. This is a really…

— Skylar Grey

Find people who think like you and stick with them. Make only music you are passionate about. Work only with people you like and…

— Steve Albini