The closer I get back to being who I really am, the stronger the music gets.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Returning to one’s authentic self strengthens the quality and power of artistic output.
- In plain terms
- Being yourself makes your music stronger.
- What can you take from it?
- Align your art with your true self.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where does your best work come from?
- What stops you from being your true self?
Another view
It overlooks how external collaboration can also strengthen art.
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