Music Quotes

“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.

“When Practicing: Only Play What You Can Finger ”
- Martan Mann

This is a “piano thing”.

“Odd Time Signatures Are Your Friends ”
- Martan Mann

To be friendly with odd-time signatures, play them often.

“Every Day Play Something In All Twelve Keys ”
- Martan Mann

This frees the mind.

“Don’t Rely On Other Players ”
- Martan Mann

Have your music and time solid within yourself.

“When Practicing: First Develop Good Tone, Then Timing, Then The Notes ”
- Martan Mann

Good tone is always the first.

“Jazz Is A Search For The Future While Respecting The Past ”
- Martan Mann

Always look to the roots of jazz.

“Transcription Is To Learn How Someone Thinks, Not What He Plays ”
- Martan Mann

Try to get into the musician’s mind.

“A Mistake Repeated Is Brilliance ”
- Martan Mann

Repeat it again and again . . .