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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"Start with musical thought dominating, order excellence in the musical product. Work toward accomplishment as a goal." -
"Think like a child and use conditioned reflexes to provide specific stimuli."
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"When you observe, sensory nerves send raw data to the brain for evaluation." (3 of 3)
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"When you act, the brain sends commands to the motor nerves for performance." (2 of 3)
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"The external environment is observed through sensory nerves and affected through motor nerves." (1 of 3)