The hardest part for me is to finish a track. I start new projects all the time. Martin Garrix More Quotes by Martin Garrix More Quotes From Martin Garrix I promised to finish school, so I'll figure it out I guess. Besides, I'm on a special school for musicians and artists, so I'm not the only one with this life style. Martin Garrix styleartistschool Radio helps DJs break into a whole different audience. Radio has so much power. And that's my mission: to not only break into the EDM audience, but to break also into the mainstream audience. Martin Garrix differentbreakhelping I think it's difficult to say what exactly made me become a successful DJ. It depends on so many different things. If I were given an award, I would thank my family, friends, Tiesto and the great team behind me for all their support and hard work. Without them, I wouldn't be where I am today. Martin Garrix mefamilyhard-workwork Using social media to hurt and destroy is callous, acted out by cowards hiding behind computers. My advice is to ignore negativity. Focus on the love around. Martin Garrix ignoresocial-mediafocuslove Lately, I love creating ideas on my acoustic guitar. I sit in my living room for hours trying different chords. Martin Garrix guitartryingloveideas When I was nine, ten, I was super young, but I installed a program on my computer so I could start producing music. I just started messing around. Then, after a couple of years, I got better. I actually learned some tricks, so I knew what I was doing instead of just messing. Martin Garrix doingbetterstartmusic I think I will never stop working with music; it has become a part of who I am. Martin Garrix i-amneverthinkmusic I'm a computer nerd. I'm behind my computer, like, 12 hours a day making new music. Martin Garrix behindnewdaymusic I'm always excited to see the reaction of the crowd when I'm playing a new song. Martin Garrix newseealwayssong Education is a cause very close to me. What matters is encouraging my fans to focus on their education, because only an educated generation can ensure a better future. Even when I was on tour, I did my homework and studied. Martin Garrix mefuturefocuseducation I want to learn how to do balloon art and make dolphins. Martin Garrix balloonhowwantart I think Dutch people are very sober. I don't know if it's the right word. Like, you have the most famous person walk by some Dutch people, and they're like, 'Oh, hello.' And they maybe take a photo, but most of the time, they'll respect you and leave you alone. And if you go to some other countries they will literally mob you, go crazy. Martin Garrix alonewalkrespecttime I like myself still kind of being... because DJs used to be the background guy - the guy who was just doing the music - I see myself more as that guy than being on the stage. Martin Garrix doingseemyselfmusic I wanted to have a label to not only release my own stuff but to also give young talent a chance to release their music without signing away their life. I had a great time with Spinnin', and the people I worked with were amazing, but the contract wasn't really for me. It wasn't what I wanted. Martin Garrix memusictimelife I like making all kinds of music, it really depends on the moment. Sometimes I feel like making a weird trap song, and sometimes I can't even attach a track to a genre. Martin Garrix feelmomentmusicsong The first day I'm back from a tour, I have dinner with my parents. I sleep in my old bed. It's amazing. Martin Garrix parentsdaydinnersleep When I come up with a melody in my head, it could be anywhere: in the shower, on the plane, in bed - often when I'm on the go. I'll record it on my phone with my own voice, humming. When I get to the studio, I check which melodies work. Martin Garrix phonemy-ownvoicework The thing is, people only care about their selfie. I am a fan of artists, and if I have 30 seconds with an artist, I am not going to take a photo just to prove on social media that I was with the artist. I am going to enjoy every single second of those 30 seconds, ask questions, talk, actually make something of the moment, thank them. Martin Garrix i-ammomentsocial-mediapeople I will never, never ever sing on stage, but when I'm in the studio, I do sing melody lines. When I'm working with singer-songwriters, and I hear melodies, I can guide them. I will be like, 'Oh no, do this this this.' But you will never hear my voice on a Martin Garrix track. Martin Garrix neveryoui-canvoice For me, I don't feel all the pressure. I make music, and I release it because I like it myself and I want my friends to hear it from me. Martin Garrix myselfmefriendsmusic
