Down and Quote by Sharon Jones
“Some people can sit down and write a song, but they can't go on stage like I can.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Music Talk, 2018
Writing a song is easier than performing it; confidence and stage presence are distinct skills.
In simple terms: Songwriting and performing require different confidence.
Practice performance to match songwriting skill.
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When to use this quote
- concerts
- rehearsals
- workshops
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you build stage confidence?
- What separates a good song from a great performance?
Not everyone can translate writing into performance.