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As the conversation deepened, tone emerged as a recurring theme. The musician expressed a yearning to emulate astonishing tonal qualities found in both vocalists and instrumentalists, highlighting how one perfect note can hold immense power. The craft of improvisation particularly piqued interest, with a focus on the ‘spaces’ between notes. This led to a quote attributed to jazz legend Miles Davis: “Listen to what’s in your head and don’t play it.” This sentiment captures the essence of creativity—the idea that spaces and silence can breathe life into a performance, allowing for unexpected creativity to flourish, especially as one ages and matures musically.