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- Nov 07, 2020
Guitar Quotes
How guitarists actually describe their own instrument.
These guitar quotes come straight from musicians, one describing a piano-or-guitar foundation as the backbone of an entire career, another comparing how guitar cuts through a mix differently than organ. For the emotional side of playing, see Passion quotes.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
Whenever it was spring break, someone would always have a guitar down at the beach, and they'd play a random song, and I'd sing. Eventually, hearing compliments from people saying I sounded pretty good stuck with me.
- Like
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- Nov 07, 2020
My main focus now is playing the guitar. I'm not really like, dancing on stage anymore.
- Fun
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- Nov 07, 2020
Vocally, I had never taken a lesson when I put out my videos. It was just a lot of fun. I had watched my dad play guitar, so I just sort of did the same thing.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
I found myself in a meeting on my 13th birthday, which I really had no idea the enormity of, but I was in a meeting with the CEO of Atlantic Records, who sort of signed me right then and there as I was playing guitar for him.
- Back
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- Nov 07, 2020
John Mayer is the epitome of the lead guitar player so I sent him an email with a bunch of my music and he sent back really detailed advice.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
For me, it's more about the musicianship - focusing on the guitar, playing with my band, rather than just going out and doing what anyone my age can do with backup dancers and a track.
- Play
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- Nov 07, 2020
I first picked up a guitar at seven after watching Dad play at backyard barbecues.
- Being
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- Nov 07, 2020
I've really improved, I think, as far as just being able to get up onstage with my guitar and sing.
- Fun Thing
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- Nov 07, 2020
I've told older friends to pick up the guitar because it's a great way to express yourself. It's not all about making money: it's about creating art and working with other people. It's a journey, and it's a really fun thing to do.
- Man
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- Nov 07, 2020
I have a good time doing 'Give Me Back My Man.' Keith Strickland can really fly on the guitar.
- Laptop
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- Nov 07, 2020
I came to New York with two bags, my guitar and my laptop. I set my stuff down and immediately ran to an audition.
- Big Band
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- Nov 07, 2020
The Big Band Era is my era. People say, 'Where did you get your style from?' I did the Big Band Era on guitar. That's the best way I could explain it.
- Appreciate
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- Nov 07, 2020
Charlie Christian played amplified guitar with Benny Goodman's quartet. He was the greatest guitar player that ever was. But he never looked up from the guitar. But I put a little dance to it. They appreciate seein' something along with hearin' something.
- First
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- Nov 07, 2020
My first instrument was the piano; I played in the church, and before that I sang in church. I didn't learn the guitar until I was 24 years old.
- Play
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- Nov 07, 2020