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Linda Blatnik's avatar

YES! What matters in music IS HOW IT MAKES YOU FEEL. Your experience with Bob is typical, especially for women. Bob =Jealousy and the need to control. You got it goin on now. Ain't Karma a bitch for Bob, tho?

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Quinn Belice's avatar

Yes you are right! 🫶🏿I think freakin Bob is jealous! And sadly a lot of woman I know have similar stories. Karma is for sure a bitch🤣🤣

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Laura Fissinger's avatar

Hey Quinn - you are a great inspiration for humans in general. Many people of every race, gender and age have been bullied by those feeling threatened and fragile. You have serious gifts. You have a powerful work ethic. You will outlast the harassment.

We are cheering for you!

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Quinn Belice's avatar

Thank you Laura! Yes i Know many people had similar Stories. Oh nobody walks on my feet anymore!❤️❤️❤️

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Tabitha Pearson's avatar

Thanks for writing this. It really helps to hear other women talk about these things. I know we all have experiences like this, but it’s hard to remember that when you’re in the thick of it, being gas lighted, being treated like you’re not real. I felt saner after I read this.

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Quinn Belice's avatar

Hello Tabitha! I am so glad to Read this! We are together💜💜💜

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Mpower Dance Project's avatar

Thanks for telling this. Sometimes people get jealous of another’s success without knowing what they went through to get there. Especially in a man’s world.

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Quinn Belice's avatar

Soooo true!!! It’s hard to get there!❤️❤️

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Biso Yellow's avatar

"All that to say, never give up on your dreams" - Never ever ever ❤️

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Quinn Belice's avatar

Never!!!!!!💜

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Brotha Solacious's avatar

I love this. I mean, I’m sorry you had to deal with all those naysayers. It’s disgusting. Music is this beautiful, magical, special way of expressing your soul. These elitist types really get my blood boiling. (I’ll stop ranting now before it’s too late 😅)

I love that you didn’t give up on your dream, and I love that you’ve been recognized for the work you’ve put in.

You’re really good.

Keep it up ✊🏾

(Also, what’s your EP called?)

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Quinn Belice's avatar

Thanks Brotha! It was hard but I am stronger now! I am a proud musician🫶🏾🙌🏾💜

Here is my spotify page!

https://open.spotify.com/artist/2aClATF8usGeap1tNMYpfn?si=X9-UfExRSrS83mnuOUn9DQ

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Brotha Solacious's avatar

You’re welcome and I’m proud you’re a proud musician now 😁

Thank you for the Spotify page. I just finished Donte sann yo and it’s tight. Groovy af. So good 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

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Quinn Belice's avatar

Thanks you! You’re just the Best ❤️

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Brotha Solacious's avatar

😊 you are very welcome

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chris monzon's avatar

"You'll never be as good as the boys" is correct; you got better than them!

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Cristoffa's avatar

Totally Agree Chris , Cristoffas think alike maybe. You gazumped me by 2 days, as I had the same idea in response when I first read Quinn's title !!

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Quinn Belice's avatar

💜💜💜🦋

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Quinn Belice's avatar

Ah love this thank you!!!!💜💜

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David Carson's avatar

As a musician, striving to be the best is a fools errand. Rather, one should aspire to be unique, what I like to call A Singularity.

Jimi was A Singularity.

Barney Kessel was A Singularity.

YOU are A Singularity.

UBU❤️

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Quinn Belice's avatar

Yes IBME❤️ thanks for your beautiful message🦋

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Jerry Rea Ellis's avatar

Yay for you!! I’m so happy for you! You play music for all the right reasons! 😃

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Quinn Belice's avatar

Thank you Jerry! I play music to heal my ancestry! It is my mission in this life❤️

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Andrew Jazprose Hill's avatar

Yes!! You are unique and your music is uniquely beautiful. Your story is so inspiring. Congratulations!

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Quinn Belice's avatar

Thank you so much Andrew!🙌🏾❤️

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susan conner's avatar

Bullying is always about insecurity. And how really terrific that you conquered all of the bullies and surpassed them. Mastering an instrument always requires hours and hours of practice to develop muscle memory. So happy for you and proud that you stood up for YOU and conquered all. Please keep going on and playing. 🎸♥️

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Quinn Belice's avatar

Hello Susan,

Thank you so much for your message and your encouragements! I am so happy you are here on substack and always showing some love and support! I really appreciate it! I will keep playing❤️ have a sweet week!🫶🏾🦋

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Lord Skei's avatar

From what I’ve heard here your playing is great. I’m no expert, but I know good jazz guitar when I hear it. Take care and keep making the world a better place.

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Quinn Belice's avatar

Hello Lord Skei!

Thanks so much for your message ! It warms my heart💜 take care and much much love!

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Ray Simoneaux's avatar

I’m glad you never listened to those people who may have told you that you’ve not as good, because I think you’re VERY GOOD !👍🏼😄

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Quinn Belice's avatar

Thank you! It means a lot to me! Have a sweet weekend!❤️

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franco di totto's avatar

Awesome Woman ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️‍🔥

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Quinn Belice's avatar

Thanks Franco❤️❤️❤️

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Jon Bailiff's avatar

YeAH BAY BAY! NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DREAMS! ❤️

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Quinn Belice's avatar

Yeah!!!!! I won’t ever stop💜💜

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Christopher Manson's avatar

You are awesome.

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Quinn Belice's avatar

Thanks Christopher🥹💙

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