5 Quotes by Christopher Parkening

Peace comes not because your prayer has been answered exactly as you prayed it, but because you shifted your focus and the burden of responsibility on to Him.

And, as my father used to tell me growing up, "Play it beautiful, play it beautiful." He said, "I don't care if you don't hit all of the notes. If you don't move a person's heart, it's not music."

Segovia was my musical inspiration while growing up, and he singlehandedly brought the guitar to the position of a major classical instrument,

It was a great privilege to study with him and I have felt he's the greatest for four reasons: one, he had great technique; two, he had a uniquely beautiful sound; three, his musicianship was remarkable such feeling and passion; and four, he had the ability to communicate all of this to the public, from which he had wonderful support.

And, as my father used to tell me growing up, “Play it beautiful, play it beautiful.” He said, “I don’t care if you don’t hit all of the notes. If you don’t move a person’s heart, it’s not music.”