Quote by Jacqueline Emerson

For the longest time I was brought up listening to only two genres of music, pop and rock. So in the past few years I've been trying to expand my interests because I think that you can only write to the extent of your knowledge, and if your knowledge is limited you can't write past that.

For the longest time I was brought up listening to only two

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of diversifying one's musical tastes and experiences. The speaker acknowledges that being exposed to only a few genres limits their creative potential in writing. By broadening their knowledge and understanding of different musical styles, they believe they can tap into a wider range of inspiration and effectively expand their artistic capabilities. It emphasizes the idea that a well-rounded understanding of various genres can enrich and elevate creative endeavors.

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