Guitar Quote by St. Vincent
“I was always just kind of obsessed with guitar, even before I started playing.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 2018
Describes lifelong passion for guitar that preceded actual playing.
In simple terms: Obsessed with guitar before learning it.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate passion early.
Themes
creativity
music
obsession
Mood
reflective
enthusiastic
Type
personal
artistic
When to use this quote
- music education
- personal hobbies
- career paths
Key Concepts
artistic development
inspiration
Questions to Reflect On
- How can early interest be turned into competence?
- What role does practice play in fulfilling obsession?
A Different Perspective
Passion without skill may lead to frustration if not nurtured.
![“I've refined it since [ was living in Beaumont, Texas], but I was just obsessed with the guitar. I remember one day sitting in class and it just came to me how the neck worked. I was enlightened to the scales, and the runs. I just saw it and thought; now I understand it!” quote by Steve Young](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ea8/steve-young-2710_class_i-ve-refined-it-since-was-living-in-beau_1068586.jpg)
![“David Bowie used to cover loads of people, and there was an element of "David Bowie did it, so we wanted to do it," because we're kind of obsessed [with him].” quote by Simon Taylor-Davis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/55e/simon-taylor-davis-35154_bowie_david-bowie-used-to-cover-loads-of-peopl_1295326.jpg)
