[If] you don't have any soul and you don't have any talent, jazz is what you should do. ... any fool can do it; all you gotta do is practice.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Copeland suggests jazz is accessible to those lacking deep soul or specific talent, implying it requires mostly practice.
- In plain terms
- Anyone can play jazz if they practice enough, even without special gifts.
- What can you take from it?
- Practice matters more than innate talent in some fields.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does talent matter more than practice?
- Is jazz undervalued?
Another view
It overlooks the deep emotional depth many jazz musicians achieve.
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