Jake Holmes Quotes

• I really like world music. I used to think it was simple but it's far from that.

  Jake Holmes

  Simple, Thinking, World

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• I throw down a lot on paper and on tape. Sometimes while I'm practicing on the guitar, I'll think of a song.

  Jake Holmes

  Song, Thinking, Guitar

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• At a certain point, I got used to writing on demand. I developed a habit of writing like I hired myself! I also like to write about things that affect me emotionally.

  Jake Holmes

  Writing, Demand, Habit

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• Many of the African musicians are well-schooled and well-versed...what they do takes a high level of musicianship.

  Jake Holmes

  Musician, Levels, Wells

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• Everybody can perform, there are so many outlets. Musicians are no longer limited. In the past, the record companies made most of the money. I for one am not sorry to see them fade away.

  Jake Holmes

  Sorry, Past, Musician

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• Most true musicians don't do it for the money, they do it because they love it. When I did slam poetry, it was a great way for me to express myself, I loved it.

  Jake Holmes

  Musician, Way, Slam

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• Don't expect to make a living on it. Be able to hammer a nail or do retail, doing your music on the side!

  Jake Holmes

  Nails, Retail, Hammers

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