You've got to learn your instrument.

You've got to learn your instrument. Then, you practice, practice, practice. And then, when you finally get up there on the bandstand, forget all that and just wail.

When I first heard music, I thought it should be very clean, very precise. Something that people could understand, something that was beautiful.

Music is your own experience, your own thoughts, your wisdom.

Master your instrument. Master the music. And then forget all that bullshit and just play.

I'm very glad to have met you. I like your playing very much.

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