Obviously you have to have talent in order to play so you can’t overlook that, but we won’t overlook the character issue when it comes to talent because if they have talent and they don’t have character, it’s going to be very difficult to coach that person.
Meaning of the quote
To play well, you need to have talent. But talent alone is not enough. You also need to have good character. If someone has talent but not good character, it will be very difficult to coach them and help them improve.
About Tim Buckley
Tim Buckley was an American musician who experimented with various genres like folk rock, psychedelia, jazz, and funk. He had a unique five-octave vocal range and is best known for his 1970 album ‘Starsailor’ and its cult classic song ‘Song to the Siren’. Tragically, Buckley passed away at the young age of 28 due to a drug overdose, leaving behind two sons.
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