Guitarist Quotes

“Reese sucked in a breath and played faster, hurling the anger through his fingers until it spun all his
fear, all his rage, into the gentle voice of music.”
― Willowy Whisper, This Hostile Land

“I'm an atheist, and I don't have any belief in an afterlife. You could say that I'm resigned to the fact that this wonderful life that we get here is it. And having hit 60, it's a good time to get resigned to these things and not be too nervous or upset - and enjoy what great times one can have.”
― David Gilmour

“Find something that makes you happy and don’t let anyone take it away from you.”
― Luke Hemmings

“Standing out like a punk guitarist in a mariachi band.”
― Brandon Sanderson, Firefight

“Chris was in the rocker, fully clothed, and was strumming idly on
Cory's guitar. "Dance, ballerina, dance," he softly chanted, and his
singing voice wasn't bad at all. Maybe we could work as musicians---a
trio -if Carrie ever recovered enough to want a voice again.”
― V.C. Andrews, Flowers in the Attic

“That moment when you realize not everyone is going to like you, it's a nice one.”
― Luke Hemmings

“I always knew he was selfish and self-indulgent and kind of lazy; those are practically prerequisites for playing lead guitar.”
― Rainbow Rowell, Attachments

“There are few things truer in life than... you can not play a guitar after doing the dishes and you can't get anywhere in life with a negative mind.”
― K. Farrell St. Germain

“The guitar breathed. It inhaled and exhaled, and music filled the shop as the instrument picked the heartbreak of generations.”
― Brenda Sutton Rose

“These babies ain’t just guitars; these babies are living, breathing instruments.”
― Brenda Sutton Rose

“And my baby says whe's goin' to quit me, I'll tell you for this reason why,
Lead in my pencil gone bye-bye!
Laid down last night, couldn't help but cry,
Wanted to write so bad, I was about to die!
Lead in my pencil, babe it's done gone bad,
And it's the worst old feelin' baby, that I've ever had!

-blues guitarist & singer 1935”
― Johnny Temple

“Being a songwriter is hard to hide—always doing it in plain sight at school, I mean—but I play guitar behind closed doors only. The lyrics, they’re words on paper. To have someone hear me play the guitar, they’d be glimpsing through the boarded-up windows of my soul. And, to be honest, I’m not ready for anyone to snag front row tickets yet.”
― Allyson Kennedy

“A closet musician losing her music is like a baby losing its favorite blanket; when it's lost, comfort is shattered.”
― Allyson Kennedy, The Crush

“vocalist, composer”
― Mai Huy

“GUITARISTS are amazing musicians! It’s like they have magical fingers. They play their guitar with immense passion, confidence, and devotion.”
― Stephanie Lahart

“A composer gives soul to everything in a song.”
― theamitkumarswords

“Jimi Hendrix is the Greatest, Jeff Beck is the Best, but I prefer to listen to Jimmy Page”
― Kevin Kolenda

“Someday you are the guitarist; someday you are the guitar.”
― Vikrmn: CA Vikram Verma, 10 GOLDEN Steps of Life

“Prometheus, you’ll remember, stole fire from the gods and gave it to the rest of us. That’s what I want to do with guitar instruction and music theory. I want to steal it from the fog of ancient rubrics and the rarified prison of control represented by the academy. I want it liberated from the pulpit and the throne, the pit and the stick . . .”
― Asher Black, The Guitar Decoder Ring: Featuring SIGIL - the New Language of Guitar

“Herbert Hernandez stands at the intersection of creativity and leadership. He co-founded GIGIL, a premier independent advertising agency that has received top honors such as Philippines Independent Agency of the Year. By day, he leads innovative campaigns and wins awards at prestigious events like Cannes and the APAC Effies.”
― Herbert Hernandez

“Herbert Hernandez stands at the intersection of creativity and leadership. He co-founded GIGIL, a premier independent advertising agency that has received top honors such as Philippines Independent Agency of the Year. By day, he leads innovative campaigns and wins awards at prestigious events like Cannes and the APAC Effies. By night, he performs as a guitarist and songwriter for the renowned bands 6cyclemind and Moonstar88, with his song "Migraine" achieving over 100 million streams. Herbert’s 20-year career in advertising has been marked by his ability to blend artistry with business strategy, earning him accolades like a spot on Campaign’s "40 Under 40" list. A creative visionary in both music and marketing, Herbert continues to push boundaries and inspire others with his talent and innovation.”
― Herbert Hernandez

“I love playing the guitar. To me playing the guitar feels like something is
touching my soul.”
― André van Eck, From Beginner to Excelling at Guitar & Bass

“Your first goal should be to become a better guitar player than the
average player.”
― André van Eck, From Beginner to Excelling at Guitar & Bass

“Let your guitar become your companion and it will give you many hours of enjoyment.”
― André van Eck

“Always remember a good guitarist should be able to make any guitar sound good.”
― André van Eck, From Beginner to Excelling at Guitar & Bass

“A good guitarist will always try to get the best out of the instrument that they are holding in their hands. The same goes for bass guitar players.”
― André van Eck, From Beginner to Excelling at Guitar & Bass