Chooses Quote by Patricia Barber
“Music chooses her musicians.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Jazz Musicians on Creativity, 2010
Music is portrayed as an active force that selects its creators, implying a symbiotic relationship.
In simple terms: Music chooses its players.
Listen for what music calls you to do.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- songwriting
- improvisation
- career decisions
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- In what ways do you feel music guides you?
- Can you shape the music that chooses you?
It may downplay human effort and skill.