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I just couldnt take school seriously: I had this guitar neck with four frets which I kept hidden under the desk.
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"I just couldn't take school seriously: I had this guitar neck with four frets which I kept hidden under the desk. It had strings on it so I would practice my chord shapes under the desk and that's about all I did at school"

- Alvin Lee

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This quote from Alvin Lee supplies a glimpse into his vibrant passion for music and a defiant position versus the conventional educational system. Lee describes his inability to take school "seriously," highlighting a typical belief among those who find their enthusiasms outside standard scholastic environments. For Lee, the school system represented a location that failed to engage his real interests or deal with his musical aspirations.

The reference of a "guitar neck with 4 stresses" recommends improvisation and resourcefulness in pursuit of his passion. Despite remaining in a formal academic setting, Lee's dedication to music led him to build a makeshift practice tool that he might utilize quietly. This action implies a deep dedication to refining his craft, undeterred by the physical limitations he faced in a class. The surprise guitar neck symbolizes his hidden defiance and prioritization of individual interests over institutional demands.

Practicing "chord shapes under the desk" declares a profound commitment. For a budding guitar player, mastering chords is necessary, and Lee's determination to take any readily available moment to practice underscores an unrelenting pursuit of quality in music. His option to participate in music instead of academic lessons likewise recommends a mismatch in between his personal knowing designs and the education supplied at school.

Lee's declaration, "that's about all I did at school," poignantly reflects an instructional experience driven more by enthusiasm than conformity. It works as a pointer of the varied courses to personal satisfaction and success. Not every specific prospers within the standard structure, and for some, like Lee, real education takes place outside the confines of the classroom. This quote hence encapsulates the spirit of vibrant disobedience and the pursuit of one's enthusiasms as necessary elements of personal growth and identity formation.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Alvin Lee somewhere between December 19, 1944 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from England. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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