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“I began ear training when I was about six months old. My mother was a concert pianist, and she started all of her children with music before they were a year old. Then she began to see that I had a musical gift...” quote by Twyla Tharp
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“I began ear training when I was about six months old. My mother was a concert pianist, and she started all of her children with music before they were a year old. Then she began to see that I had a musical gift...”

Twyla Tharp

About This Quote

Source Interview: Conversation with The New York Times, 2015

Early exposure to music nurtures innate talent and shapes artistic development.

In simple terms: Music training from infancy builds skill.

Key Takeaway

Start music early if possible.

Themes

music talent development

Mood

inspired reflective

Type

educational personal

When to use this quote

  • parental guidance
  • music lessons
  • creative expression

Key Concepts

early childhood education neuroplasticity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does early training influence later creativity?
  • What role does family play in artistic growth?
A Different Perspective

Talent alone isn’t enough without sustained practice.

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