Part of our responsibility as parents, as adults, is to set examples for children. But we have to like children in order to be really happy fulfilled adults. Bobby McFerrin adultchildexample Change image and share on social
I played piano as a kid; I still play a little bit. Bobby McFerrin bitekidpiano Change image and share on social
I did the one concert, and I was not bitten by the conducting bug, and I thought I was done, but then the phone started to ring, and gradually, over time, I started conducting more and more. Now a third of my performances are with orchestras. Bobby McFerrin bitebugconcert share on social
But, if there's any aspect of my career that needs attention, it's writing. Bobby McFerrin aspectattentioncareer Change image and share on social
Then when I was in grammar school I played the clarinet, and then, after clarinet I played the flute in college orchestra - besides singing in the college chorus and things like that. Bobby McFerrin chorusclarinetcollege Change image and share on social
My biggest musical influences are probably my parents. Bobby McFerrin biginfluencemusical Change image and share on social
I like a very dark house, just black. I sit there and just think. Once I'm still and quiet inside, I'll begin. It's very personal; it has to be. One song may be Bach, the next blues, a song from TV, or a nursery rhyme or jazz piece. Bobby McFerrin bachbeginblack share on social
If I can bring joy into the world, if I can get people to stop thinking about their pain for a moment, or the fact the tomorrow morning they're going to get up and tell their boss off... then I'll be successful. Bobby McFerrin bosbringfact share on social
Miles Davis turned his back to the audience when he came out on stage, and he offended people. But, he wasn't there to entertain; he was all about the music. I kind of do that. Bobby McFerrin audiencebackdavis Change image and share on social
