17 Quotes by Jason Reeves

Inspiration comes from everywhere always. But it’s strongest in love and in its absence.

There’s a weird period of learning how to play guitar where your fingers are constantly messed up a handful.

I took piano and drum lessons when I was young, and took a lot of choir classes in high school. Beyond that I just play by ear and learn as I go.

There are no rules or certain methods. I usually start with the guitar or piano and sing melodies over the chords. The lyrics seem to be born out of that, and the fact that it’s still a mystery to me is my favorite part.

Even before I started writing songs, that was one of my goals to be a writer, and I still have that goal. I’ve just gotten sidetracked.

I think every tour stop on the west coast is equally rewarding for me. There is something healing about the air and the light in the west.

I love writing and photography and the natural world that inspires them both. I’m working on getting as lost as I can in the beauty before it is completely wiped clean by the madness of man.

You have to have a vision and know that it’s worth seeing it through. Other than that, just be true to your heart.