David Cutler > Quotes

“Traditions that cease to evolve render themselves irrelevant or obsolete. And what's the problem with inventing new performance practices? Are customs being slandered? Do successful alternative diminish the value of traditional ones? *The argument that musicians must embrace conventional rituals is just as perilous as unilaterally rejecting them.*”
― David Cutler, The Savvy Musician

“Beyond jobs, what life aptitudes should music instruction nurture? How can it help solve challenges that face students and their communities both today and tomorrow?”
― David Cutler, The Savvy Music Teacher: Blueprint for Maximizing Income & Impact

“What valuable, transferable twenty-first century skills might music instruction instill in students, regardless of career path?”
― David Cutler, The Savvy Music Teacher: Blueprint for Maximizing Income & Impact