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Musician Quotes

On the craft, discipline, and identity of musicians.

These quotes capture how musicians see themselves, from performers who admire the lifestyle of another Artist to those who resist the label entirely despite years in the craft. It's a mix of confidence, humility, and self-questioning.

I'm a DJ, but I'm also a ridiculously high-grossing musician due to doing productions.

Quotes by Afrojack

I like Flea, I like him as a musician.

Quotes by Ziggy Marley

I've never really considered myself a musician.

Quotes by Willam Belli

I love the life of a musician but I live the life of a bodybuilder.

Quotes by Warren Cuccurullo

Artist Quotes

I'm not a singer. I'm a musician, which is different.

Quotes by Tracie Bennett

I'm basically a musician.

Quotes by Tom Jenkinson

I've never been a jam-band sort of musician.

Quotes by Tom DeLonge

Luck has a lot to do with being a musician.

Quotes by Tim Commerford

I confess to being a frustrated musician.

Quotes by Stella McCartney

Been Quotes

I wanted to be a jazz musician.

Quotes by Ron Cephas Jones

Once a musician, always a musician.

Quotes by Roger Taylor

The sexiest woman musician is Alicia Keys.

Quotes by Pharrell Williams

Being a musician is a noble profession.

Quotes by Paul Weller

I know I'm a strong performer. I'm not an evolved musician.

Quotes by Patti Smith

Being Quotes

I'd be a chef if I wasn't a musician, that's for sure.

Quotes by Orianthi

I became a musician so I wouldn't have to get up at 6 in the morning.

Quotes by Norah Jones

I'm a Christian, but I'm just an artist. I'm a musician.

Quotes by NF

In L.A. everyone is an actor. In Texas, everyone's a musician.

Quotes by Minka Kelly

I'd really like to do a biopic of a musician.

Quotes by Minnie Driver

Consider Quotes

I'm not a trained musician.

Quotes by Mike Patton

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these quotes say about being a musician?
These quotes reflect on what it means to identify as a musician—some proud, some surprisingly reluctant to claim the title even after years of making music.
Do any quotes talk about lifestyle contrasts?
Yes, one quote contrasts loving a musician's creative life while actually living a more disciplined, fitness-focused routine day to day.
Is there a quote about why someone became a musician?
One line explains the choice fairly simply: making music meant not having to keep to an early, conventional work schedule, a lighthearted take on career motivation.
Do the quotes admire other musicians by name?
One quote expresses admiration for a specific bass player, showing how musicians often speak about respecting peers in their field.
Where can I find quotes about artists more broadly?
If you'd like quotes covering creative identity beyond music specifically, the Artist quotes page offers a wider view of that theme.

A few lines here reflect on why someone got into music in the first place, and how it shapes daily choices about time and freedom. Explore more in our Being and Consider collections.