Ryan Cabrera Quotes

People can be inspired the way I've been inspired by music.

Gesualdo was very important to me, I wanted to do something which corresponded to him.

My students frequently ask what their next project should be. My advice: immerse yourself in the music you love and you will find what you want to do; you will discover your next project.

I want to make an impact on people. Like John Lennon writing 'Imagine,' a song that changes an entire generation of people.

I want people to be inspired by my music.

I get inspired by a lot of different stuff. My father is a huge music fan.

I can honestly say that everything I've ever listened to has influenced me or motivated me in one way, form or fashion.

Another thing I like to say to my students is this: "How many Corinthians read Paul's letters?" The answer is none. They couldn't have cared less! There aren't even any Corinthians left, but Paul's letters persist. Paul was not a professional writer. He was called to something, and he sent his letters. That's a good way to look at it. That you might be making something that nobody cares about, but you have to do it. It's not that people should care, but that you should care.

There are more inspirational people in music than there are in politics.

A lot of people like to think that polio was a inspiration in what I do. I think that music has to do with what kind of passion do you have.

What motivates it is life. Life is everything. Life influences my music and brings it forth. Life is always changing, so I'm always hearing new music.

I know when somebody's heard my music. I can hear it in their music.

You know, all kinds of people inspire me.

I grew up as a kid looking at artists like David Bowie and Prince; I really admired them.

There are artists, true performers that have come before me who have been a big inspiration to me. I hope I do the same for others.

The songs keep on writing themselves, and I really love them. It's as close as I get to a religion.

Any time I need to get a serious attitude adjustment, I put on one of their records, and there are examples there for all time to keep us honest and keep us reaching; they'll never be eclipsed.

We must be able to inspire. That's my goal in acting.

Music inspires me.

If I'm inspired and music inspires me, then I will continue to play it.

I never wanted to be that fad type of artist. When I looked up to artists, watching TV, I wanted to see somebody. I wanted to touch that person. I wanted to sound like them. I wanted to move like them. That' s what I want my fans to do. So that's why, everything that I do, the music I make, how I dress, it's all based off my lifestyle.

Rational thoughts never drive people's creativity the way emotions do.

My secret? A desire to work, years of dedication and loving what you do; I can't live without music.

And I said - Styx - as a musical group it is our place to reflect the light that is shining on us back onto this place and say - this is where so much great stuff started.

Music is for dreamers, I think.