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Quote by George Gershwin

“It sounds simple, of course, but personally I can think of no more mentally arduous task than making music.”

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George Gershwin was an American composer known for his unique musical style and his integration of jazz into classical music. His works, including 'Rhapsody in Blue' and 'Porgy and Bess,' have had a profound impact on 20th-century music. more

“The focus of my playing is the groove, and every time I find a new rhythm, I find I can write a bunch of new songs. Learning how to dance, or drum, or to swing my body in a new way is the fundamental way I find a new riff. Because when you learn to swing your body in a new way, you begin to swing with your instrument differently.”

Way Writing I Can Body Song Focus Fundamentals Instruments Your Body Bunch Rhythm Swings New Ways Groove New Songs

Author:Stone Gossard

“I'm only 49 years old. I'm still in the middle of this whole thing. I don't feel like it's finished at all. I'm still planning to write better songs.”

Feels Writing Years Stills Whole Song Middle Finished Planning

Author:Paul McCartney

“I don't think of myself as a symbol of the sixties, but I do think of myself as a symbol of following through on your beliefs.”

Thinking Belief Following Symbols Sixty Follow Through

Author:Joan Baez

“I try to be prepared for the moment, through understanding, and being warmed up, knowing all about chords and scales, so I don't even have to think and I can get right to what it is I want to say.”

Thinking Want Trying I Can Moments Understanding Knowing Prepared Scales Be Prepared Chords

Author:Pat Metheny

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