The musician, producer and mentor to young musicians offers lessons from his own life and musings on creativity and the passion of self-expression and provides practical tips for setting goals and articulating intentions to help young artists. 75,000 first printing.
Wisdom and musings on creativity and life from one of the world’s most beloved musicians, producers, and mentors, Quincy Jones12 Notes is a self-development guide that will affirm that creativity is a calling that can and should be answered, no matter your age or experience. Drawing from his own life, and those of his many creative collaborators past and present, Quincy Jones presents readers with lessons that are hardworking and accessible, yet speak to the passion of self-expression. He includes sections as deep as how to transform grief into power, and as practical as how to set goals and articulate intentions through daily affirmations. Weaving his story throughout, Jones lets readers in on his own creative process, as well as the importance of letting honesty, hard work, and good relationships drive your career.
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Wisdom and musings on creativity and life from one of the world's most beloved musicians, producers, and mentors, Quincy Jones
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A Recycle Your Pain into Purpose |
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A# If You Can See It You Can Be It |
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C Establish Your Guideposts |
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C# Always Be Prepared for a Great Opportunity |
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D Sharpen Your Left Brain |
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D# Avoid Paralysis from Analysis |
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E The Power of Being Underestimated |
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F Do What's Never Been Done Before |
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F# Understand the Value of Relationships |
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G# Recognize the Value of Life |
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Quincy Jones is an American record producer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, composer, arranger, and living legend. His career spans more than 60 years in the entertainment industry, with a record 80 Grammy Award nominations, 28 Grammys, and a Grammy Legend Award in 1992. He lives in Los Angeles.
