Jason Becker Quotes
I usually stay out of politics, but people have asked me whether the American Healthcare Act (AHCA), if passed by the Senate, will affect me personally. I'm about music, not politics, but the fact is this one has me freaked out for poor and disabled people.
Jason Becker
American composer
When President Trump promised we would get better, cheaper health care that would fix the problems of the Affordable Care Act, I hoped it was true. Unfortunately, the American Healthcare Act promises giant cuts to the programs that I and every other poor, sick and disabled person have relied on for our lives.
Jason Becker
American composer
I can't stand it when people get bullied or feel ugly or worthless.
Jason Becker
American composer
Many times in music, if you are given limitations, it expands the creativity.
Jason Becker
American composer
Not playing guitar has been the hardest thing about having ALS.
Jason Becker
American composer
I spend time editing and massaging each note. Then I start layering with different instruments, adding harmonies, counterpoint, and whatever the song calls for. Then I arrange it into a whole piece, and decide where I need to add live musicians. It takes a lot of time, but it is very satisfying once it is complete.
Jason Becker
American composer
I had been exposed to classical music my whole life; even before I was born.
Jason Becker
American composer
I still have downs and get depressed, but I try not to dwell too much on being negative because it always passes and there is still so much to do.
Jason Becker
American composer
Life isn't only about moving.
Jason Becker
American composer
I guess I would say true happiness is to love and be loved. Of course, having enough money for food, shelter, health care and things like that all help, but that is more about security.
Jason Becker
American composer
Guitar Player' was always the serious musician's magazine. They rarely catered to what was popular. They focused on innovative players.
Jason Becker
American composer
I am not a perfect saint, by any means.
Jason Becker
American composer
I am such a sucker for love; to me, it feels like the reason we are here - to love and be happy.
Jason Becker
American composer
Not being able to play makes one be able to listen and receive better. The constant noodling on guitar can be great, but also distracting to the universal music inside you.
Jason Becker
American composer
I love soundtracks to movies and am always touched by the music if it's good. The music in some old Disney movies, like 'Pinocchio,' 'Alice in Wonderland' and 'Peter Pan' really gets to me.
Jason Becker
American composer
Some people feel sorry for me, and I understand that. I really feel lucky though.
Jason Becker
American composer
It is just satisfying to think that, somehow, my music and my story could touch someone and make them want to make their own life better.
Jason Becker
American composer
I remember when I was first losing my ability to play my fast licks and my hands were shaking and falling off the guitar. It forced me to sort of create a new slow style.
Jason Becker
American composer
I love Richmond. I think growing up here had a profound influence on my music.
Jason Becker
American composer
I don't miss playing guitar anymore. I'm sure that's out of necessity, but I am grateful for so much more. I am surrounded by loving people, and I can still make music.
Jason Becker
American composer
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