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“I started playing guitar when I was 12 and probably from that age knew that I wanted to make music and make my own music. Playing with other bands like the Polyphonic Spree and Sufjan Stevens was more like an apprenticeship for me than anything.” quote by St. Vincent
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“I started playing guitar when I was 12 and probably from that age knew that I wanted to make music and make my own music. Playing with other bands like the Polyphonic Spree and Sufjan Stevens was more like an apprenticeship for me than anything.”

St. Vincent

About This Quote

Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 2015

Early musical experiences shaped a lifelong commitment to creating original music, viewing collaborations as learning opportunities.

In simple terms: Early start leads to lifelong music creation.

Key Takeaway

Embrace early passions and learn from collaborations.

Themes

music growth creativity

Mood

inspirational reflective

Type

musical career

When to use this quote

  • starting a band
  • songwriting sessions
  • musical mentorship

Key Concepts

apprenticeship artistic development

Questions to Reflect On

  • How did early experiences influence your style?
  • What role do collaborations play in artistic growth?
A Different Perspective

The focus on early start may undervalue later learning.

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