Music Quotes

“Talk To Yourself When Practicing Music Theory ”
- Martan Mann

Always verbalize music theory.

“Solve Coordination Problems By Practicing Slow ”
- Martan Mann

The subconscious learns best in slow motion.

“Exercises Are The Shortcut To Learning Jazz ”
- Martan Mann

Exercises develop the language of improvisation.

“When You Sing, You Breathe. When You Breathe, You Phrase ”
- Martan Mann

Turn the piano into a “breathing instrument”.

“If You Don’t Play For Joy . . Then, Why Are You Playing? ”
- Martan Mann

Isn’t music great?

“You Should Never Have To Pray That An Audience Likes Your Solo ”
- Martan Mann

Be your own best critic.

“Creativity Only Happens When The Music Flows Through You ”
- Martan Mann

Sometimes . . . it’s better to stop thinking.

“Pianists Are All Singers ”
- Martan Mann

Sing your phrases. This is important.

“Even When You Are Leading, You Are Accompanying ”
- Martan Mann

When soloing, think of accompanying yourself.

“Jazz Begins With Harmony . . . Then Rhythm . . . Then Melody ”
- Martan Mann

Music starts with color.