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There is an apprenticeship system in jazz. You teach the young ones. So even if the musicians werent personally that lik
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"There is an apprenticeship system in jazz. You teach the young ones. So even if the musicians weren't personally that likable, they felt an obligation to help the younger musicians"

- Dave Van Ronk

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This quote by Dave Van Ronk speaks with the importance of mentorship in allure community. He is recommending that even if the artists weren't directly likable, they still felt an obligation to help the younger musicians. This speaks to the apprenticeship system in jazz, where more knowledgeable musicians take on the role of mentor and also teach the more youthful ones. This system is essential for the conservation of jazz songs, as it makes sure that the expertise and also skills of the genre are passed down from generation to generation. It also develops a feeling of neighborhood as well as sociability amongst jazz artists, as they are all collaborating to make certain the success of the genre. The instruction system in jazz is a fundamental part of the society, and also it is clear that Dave Van Ronk values it very.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Dave Van Ronk between June 30, 1936 and February 10, 2002. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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