Guitar was just a hobby, but it seemed to me that the instrument had possibilities, not least of which was that there was no one else playing it. I could be, as it were, the best boy in an all-girls school.
Julian BreamRead
Wanting to play the guitar was neither a wild dream nor a realistic ambition. It was simply inevitable.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The desire to play the guitar is a natural and unavoidable part of one's passion for music.
Julian Bream's quote reflects the idea that some desires, like wanting to play the guitar, are not extreme aspirations or practical goals but rather an inherent calling. It suggests that such a wish arises from a deep-seated connection to music that feels unavoidable, emphasizing the importance of following one's true passions without labeling them as mere dreams or ambitions.
Themes
GuitarMusicPassionInevitabilityArt
In practice
Example use cases
During a music class, to inspire students about their dreams.
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