contributed by Danielle Egnew

• Trained vocalists have an amazing way of cracking crystal. Passionate vocalists have an amazing way of cracking hearts.

  Danielle Egnew

• Only someone who truly loved what they were doing would endeavor to play an instrument that callused the most sensitive parts of their fingertips.
  
  Only someone who truly loved what they are doing would endeavor to enter into a business that callused the most sensitive parts of their art.

  Danielle Egnew

• Lyrics run out after the melody like children after an ice cream truck.

  Danielle Egnew

• Practice makes perfect. But on-the-fly makes art.

  Danielle Egnew

• Good songs write themselves. We're lucky enough to take the credit.

  Danielle Egnew

• Write a song that you know won't sell. This will help you truly clear out your emotional closet.

  Danielle Egnew

• If you can't write anymore right now, don't worry. You're not supposed to write anymore right now.

  Danielle Egnew

• Music is the language that can only be heard when you get your own thoughts out of the way.

  Danielle Egnew

I remember coming to a concert where they had a big catered meal set out for everyone. I went and said, "Miles, man, you gotta see all this food they got here." And Miles said, "I didn't come here to eat." (told by Gary Bartz) - Miles Davis