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“I'll hear something in my head, then eventually play it. But it's a subconscious thing. Most of the time I really don't know what I'm playing.” quote by Tommy Bolin
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“I'll hear something in my head, then eventually play it. But it's a subconscious thing. Most of the time I really don't know what I'm playing.”

Tommy Bolin

About This Quote

Source Interview: Musician's Insight, 1975

Creative ideas often arise subconsciously, and artists may not fully understand the source of their inspiration.

In simple terms: Ideas come from the subconscious.

Key Takeaway

Trust intuition and explore spontaneous creativity.

Themes

creativity subconscious music intuition

Mood

introspective inspired

Type

artistic musical

When to use this quote

  • songwriting
  • improvisation
  • creative brainstorming

Key Concepts

flow state implicit learning artistic process

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you capture subconscious ideas?
  • What role does intuition play in your work?
A Different Perspective

Relying on subconscious can lead to unpredictable outcomes.

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