Quote by Vanessa Carlton
And it's sad because it's like a surprise to people - almost an anomaly - when artists are actually refined and trained on an instrument. That's the last thing people think about.
Summary
This quote highlights the prevailing belief that many artists today are not trained or proficient on traditional instruments. It expresses sadness at the surprise expressed by people when they encounter artists who have actually refined their skills through formal training. The quote implies that the general perception of artists often neglects or underestimates the training and dedication that goes into mastering an instrument, presenting it as an unexpected anomaly in contemporary art.