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“We were responding to a period in the 70s when we started that it was very much you cannot be involved in music unless you studied to do music.” quote by Stephen Mallinder
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“We were responding to a period in the 70s when we started that it was very much you cannot be involved in music unless you studied to do music.”

Stephen Mallinder

About This Quote

Source Interview: Music Magazine, 2015

Music should be accessible and inclusive, not limited to formal study, encouraging broader participation.

In simple terms: Music belongs to everyone, not just scholars.

Key Takeaway

Promote inclusive music education.

Themes

inclusion creativity education

Mood

motivational thoughtful

Type

advice reflective

When to use this quote

  • schools
  • workshops
  • public events
  • online platforms

Key Concepts

Music theory accessibility community building

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we lower barriers to music?
  • What role does formal training play in creativity?
A Different Perspective

Traditional training may still dominate elite spaces.

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