A great musician never stops growing as a person. To me, truly great musicians are often truly great people. They have learned how to accept helpful criticism and use it to improve and grow. They are filling their soul with good things and life experiences so when it comes to writing, singing, or playing, they have something very valuable and real to express. They have learned how to treat others. A great musician is the kind of person who has a life, stories, and emotion that seem to just jump out at you when they perform, and it makes you want to hear more.
一个伟大的音乐家永远不会停止成长。对我来说,真正伟大的音乐家往往是真正伟大的人。他们已经学会了如何接受有益的批评,并利用它来提高和成长。他们用美好的事物和生活经历来充实他们的灵魂,所以当涉及到写作、唱歌或玩耍时,他们有一些非常有价值和真实的东西来表达。他们学会了如何对待他人。伟大的音乐家是这样的人,他们的生活、故事和情感似乎在他们演奏的时候就跃然而至,让你想要听到更多。
A great musician has talent. OK, I have to include talent at last. But notice I didn’t say they had to be “the most talented in the world.” Talent is needed, and not everyone in the world will be a musician. Along with that talent must come the desire to work and improve. And now we’re back to “they never stop learning.” Of course, when talent is exercised and developed into great musical skill, the result is “Wow!” So keep practicing your skill, maintain your good attitude, treat people right, and your talent will shine.
伟大的音乐家有才华。好吧,最后我得加上才华。但是请注意,我并没有说他们必须是“世界上最有才华的人”。才华是需要的,世界上不是每个人都能成为音乐家。和才华同样重要的是努力和提高的愿望。现在我们回到"他们从不停止学习"。当然,当才华得以施展并成为伟大的音乐技能时,听众将会为其叫绝。所以,坚持练习你的技能,保持良好的态度,善待他人,你的才能就会发光。
I have an endless appreciation for great musicians, and always consider it a privilege to work with them. My list of what makes a great musician is clearly not complete. If you think of anything to add, let me know!
对于伟大的音乐家,我总是心怀无限的敬仰,总是觉得能够和他们合作是我无上的荣幸。我列出的造就伟大音乐家的因素显然还不完整。如果你有什么要补充的,请告诉我!