Jacobs Quotes
Jacobs Quotes is a project to carry on the pedagogical legacy of Arnold Jacobs through tweeting his quotes.
I was introduced to the teachings of Arnold Jacobs as a student at Northwestern University in the mid-90's. I had the privilege of attending a few of his master classes and of having one private lesson with him before he passed away. I have also spent a good deal of time in the Northwestern Library pouring over VHS tapes of his master classes over the decades. He has had a profound impact on my career as both a player and teacher.
The @JacobsQuotes project is a tribute to him and his pedagogical insights. Thank you, Mr. Jacobs!
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"Music making is 90% story telling and 10% fuel." -
"If the first full breath gives a poor attack, hear the tone quality with the inner ear, then play."
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"Never substitute pressure for quantity."
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"Make your playing speak with inflection."
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"The tongue is an unruly organ. It gives very little feedback. It is best trained when your playing imitates spoken language."