Away Quote by Tom Scholz
“I can sit down at a piano or with a guitar and just chug away for hours and be perfectly content with whatever comes out. But when it comes to something that somebody else is going to listen to, then I do feel a great deal of pressure to do something that's exceptional, at least in what I consider to be at the limits of what I can do.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Guitar World Magazine, Tom Scholz, 1995
Personal practice feels effortless, but performing for others creates pressure to excel.
In simple terms: Practice is easy; performance is pressure.
Key Takeaway
Accept pressure as a sign of growth.
Themes
creativity
performance
pressure
Mood
reflective
focused
Type
motivational
analytical
When to use this quote
- live concerts
- recording sessions
- teaching music
Key Concepts
Perfectionism
self‑doubt
Questions to Reflect On
- How does audience expectation affect your work?
- What strategies reduce performance anxiety?
A Different Perspective
Pressure may stifle creativity if over‑emphasized.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
