Believe Quote by Valerie June

I do music that makes me happy by challenging myself to go the extra mile and not do what everyone else is doing.

— Jay IDK

Music is about people for me. It's not about sounds. It's about people; it's about putting people into challenging situations. And for me, challenges…

— John Zorn

I liked being challenged by music. It's good for me.

— Al Kooper

I know a lot of people who are struggling musicians; it's a hard life, and I've risked being that. The rewards are tremendous now…

— Kid Rock

For me, the most challenging thing was developing myself as a songwriter and as a performer and as the leader of a band. And…

— Juliette Lewis

I felt a challenge to compose music. That's where my challenge was, for the most part.

— Pauline Oliveros

I've been through a lot in the music industry, in life. I've learned that I have to be tough in this world.

— Skylar Grey

I have certainly faced my fair share and will likely come across more. These experiences have been fuel for my music. Facing these challenges…

— Wendy Starland

I decided to make music again at a time when I couldn't have had more obstacles.

— Marilyn Manson

My music started as a way to break through weaknesses - like anxiety, which was completely taking over my whole life, where I could…

— Zola Jesus

I can see that everybody has their own challenges that they are dealing with. But what's so beautiful about music is that it brings…

— Frank Dukes

Life can be challenging and sad... but music is the easy part.

— St. Vincent