James Galway Quotes

"Being unprepared heightens nerves."
- James Galway
(Related: Being, Nerves)

"Control of vibrato helps your musical expression."
- James Galway
(Related: Control, Expression)

"Scales played in the correct musical way are very exciting and rewarding."
- James Galway

"I think it is most important for a teacher to play the pieces and studies that are being played by the student."
- James Galway
(Related: Being, Play)

"You cannot prepare enough for anything."
- James Galway

"Everyone who plays the flute should learn singing."
- James Galway
(Related: Singing)

"You can sightread better if you know your scales and arpeggios."
- James Galway

"Running through things because you are familiar with them, breeds routine and this is the seed of boredom."
- James Galway
(Related: Boredom, Routine, Running)

"Yes indeed I have gained a lot out of playing scales and etudes."
- James Galway

"It is normal to be nervous."
- James Galway

"I have to report to those of you who think diamonds make a difference that I cannot tell what it is. Seriously, as you all know, they make no difference at all. They just make the flute look a little more special."
- James Galway
(Related: Difference)

"I have never received a flute from them for free and I would not accept such a gift from any manufacturer."
- James Galway

"I do not see scales as abstract."
- James Galway

"I do not consider my self as having mastered the flute, but I get a real kick out of trying."
- James Galway
(Related: Self, Trying)

"The mind of the performer is a very strange thing."
- James Galway
(Related: Mind)