Music was invented to confirm human loneliness.

Music was invented to confirm human loneliness.

Music is what feelings sound like.

Music is what feelings sound like.

When I speak of the gifted listener, I am thinking of the nonmusician primarily, of the listener who intends to read more

When I speak of the gifted listener, I am thinking of the nonmusician primarily, of the listener who intends to retain his amateur status. It is the thought of just such a listener that excites the composer in me.

Music is the art which is most nigh to tears and memory.

Music is the art which is most nigh to tears and memory.

A good listener tries to understand thoroughly what the other person is saying. In the end he may disagree sharply, read more

A good listener tries to understand thoroughly what the other person is saying. In the end he may disagree sharply, but before he disagrees, he wants to know exactly what it is he is disagreeing with. - Guide to Good Leadership.

If you want to be a rock star or just be famous, then run down the street naked, you\'ll make read more

If you want to be a rock star or just be famous, then run down the street naked, you\'ll make the news or something. But if you want music to be your livelihood, then play, play, play and play! And eventually you\'ll get to where you want to be.

You know, all my songs are relatives, brothers, sisters, cousins.

You know, all my songs are relatives, brothers, sisters, cousins.

Never look at the trombones. You'll only encourage them.

Never look at the trombones. You'll only encourage them.

Music is the art of thinking with sounds.

Music is the art of thinking with sounds.