Band Quote by Sonny Sandoval
“When we first started, and I jumped in this band, I was like, 'I'm not a singer.' I didn't go to school to sing. I just played to have fun. But these guys teach me, and they show me stuff and give me courage to try new stuff.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Music Magazine, 2008
Learning new skills can happen through fun and supportive environments, even without formal training.
In simple terms: Fun and encouragement enable growth beyond formal education.
Key Takeaway
Embrace playful practice and seek supportive peers.
Themes
creativity
learning
confidence
collaboration
Mood
enthusiastic
hopeful
Type
inspirational
motivational
When to use this quote
- joining a band
- learning an instrument
- public speaking
- team projects
Key Concepts
skill acquisition
music education
peer mentorship
Questions to Reflect On
- What new skill will you try?
- How can you create a supportive space?
A Different Perspective
Self‑doubt may limit experimentation.
![“Jason [Moran] and John [Patitucci] and Eric [Harland] knew it was a Billie Holiday tribute. I'm sure they assumed it was going to be like another singer date, where we just have a bunch of charts and they write them down and they got paid and kind of moved on. There's nothing wrong with that, but…” quote by Jose James](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/caf/jose-james-22349_billie-holiday_jason-moran-and-john-patitucci-and-eric_1495513.jpg)
