Alicia Keys (Alicia Augello Cook) Quotes

I learned the cello , but I would still need a massive amount of practice. But I do play classical music, so I understand where that comes from.

Alicia Keys

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• I learned the cello , but I would still need a massive amount of practice. But I do play classical music, so I understand where that comes from.

  

  Alicia Keys
  • Music
  • Practice
  • Understand