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I believe there are only two skills for musicians: passion for music and hard work.
From J.J. Quantz:
“He who wishes to dedicate himself to music must feel in himself a perpetual and untiring love for it, a willingness and eagerness to spare neither industry nor pains, and to bear steadfastly all the difficulties that present themselves in this mode of life.”
“Many excellent musicians have distinguished themselves who have had no other master than their great natural ability and the opportunity to hear much that is good. These musicians have advanced further through their own effort, industry, diligence and constant inquiry than many who have been instructed by several masters.”
