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There happened to be guitar classes at the college, and there was a guitar teacher there with whom I used to play.
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"There happened to be guitar classes at the college, and there was a guitar teacher there with whom I used to play. In addition, I also would go out into country schools and teach little kids basic guitar and singing a few times a week"

- Mark Knopfler

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This quote by Mark Knopfler speaks with the importance of music in his life. He points out that he took guitar classes at college and had a guitar instructor with whom he used to play. This shows that he was enthusiastic about music and wanted to invest time and effort into discovering it. He likewise discusses that he would head out to country schools and teach little kids standard guitar and singing. This speaks to his dedication to music and his desire to share it with others. It also reveals that he was generous with his time and knowledge, and was willing to assist others find out and value music. This quote is a testament to the power of music and how it can bring individuals together.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Mark Knopfler somewhere between August 12, 1949 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from United Kingdom. The author also have 16 other quotes.

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