Jake Shimabukuro Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“You get older, you start meeting girls, you want to impress them. And if you happen to know an instrument, what you do is turn on the radio and try to figure out how to play popular songs.”

“Blues, rock and hip hop are more about a lifestyle and culture than notes on a page.”

“I still believe that music is healing to some extent.”

“I think everyone should feel like they can make music, they can create music.”

“Jazz is an art that takes decades to appreciate and understand.”

“When you go into the studio or get up on the stage with people who have more experience or knowledge, you learn.”

“You know, the ukulele itself is not a very loud instrument, all right? And, you know, compared to like a trumpet, right? A trumpet is really loud.”

“I know a few chords on the guitar, but I wouldn't be able do a show or even be part of a jam session with one.”

“When I was growing up, there was no such thing as a touring ukulele player.”

“When you play guitar and strum, you're using biceps and triceps to move up and down. I realized you could just turn your wrist, your forearm, using smaller muscles in your arm that are much more efficient and much quicker.”