Introvert iNtuitive Feeler Judger
INFJ is widely believed to be the most rare of the 16 Myers-Briggs types.
INFJ musicians are creative, complex and restless. Many are deep, philosophical thinkers who take an interest in challenging social issues and cracking codes to solving inter-personal conflict. As such, they may be driven to create change through their art or other forms of activism and can be provocative in various ways.
It’s common for INFJs to be self-driven and fiercely independent.
Though INFJs are not usually known for being especially graceful or dexterous, some, such as Matt Bellamy from Muse and Pete Townshend of the Who, are known for their engaging live performances. For INFJs, live performance can be driven by the uncommon levels of conviction they have for the music they perform.
As a general rule, INFJs spend more time inside their minds than most and it usually requires more practice for them to feel comfortable in their bodies. With repetition and confidence they can become effective performers.
INFJs often shine in the creative realm. Many prolific writers and composers are INFJs, such as John Williams, Stevie Nicks, Leonard Cohen and Aimee Mann.
They typically have a strong drive to create and their powerful intuition and emotional sensitivity can be a tremendous asset in doing so.
Stevie Nicks – Fleetwood Mac
INFjs are usually more interested in creativity and the drama of live performance than achieving virtuosity on their instruments, though some great INFJ musicians exist, such as drummer Ron Allen and guitarists Erik Hammer and Neil Rambaldi.
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Quotes from INFJ Musicians
"All of us have the privilege of making music that helps and heals — to make music that makes people happier, stronger and kinder."
Brian Wilson
The Beach Boys"There is always magic to be summoned at any point. I love to live in a world of magic, but not a fake world of magic."
Stevie Nicks
Fleetwood Mac"We try to be real nice and friendly to people, but sometimes they take advantage of that."
Layne Staley
Alice In Chains"I don't make a particular distinction between 'high art' and 'low art.' Music is there for everybody. It's a river we can all put our cups into and drink it and be sustained by it."
John Williams
Film composerFamous INFJ Musicians
- Nikki Sixx (Motley Crue)
- Yanni
- Jessie Baylin
- Marilyn Manson
- George Harrison (The Beatles)
- Birdy
- Bill Ward (Black Sabbath)
- Scott Stapp (Creed)
- Win Butler (Arcade Fire)
- Florence Welch (Florence and the Machine)
- Debbie Harry (Blondie)
- Ray Lamontagne
- Jared Leto
- Pete Townshend (The Who)
- Jonna Lee (iamamiwhoami)
- Sufjan Stevens
- Anthony Kiedis (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
- John Coltrane
- Jack Johnson
- Brian Wilson (The Beach Boys)
- Peter Gabriel
- Leonard Cohen
- Roger Waters (Pink Floyd)
- Ned Franc (Franc Moody)
- Roland Orzabal (Tears for Fears)
- Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails)
- Tori Amos
- Shawn Colvin
- Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins)
- Jesse Leach (Killswitch Engage)
- Layne Staley (Alice In Chains)
- Stevie Nicks (Fleetwood Mac)
- Tegan Rain Quin (Tegan and Sara)
- Prince Ea
- Annie Lennox (The Eurythmics)
- Shirley Manson (Garbage)
- Taylor Swift
- Larry Mullen, Jr. (U2)
- Matt Bellamy (Muse)
- Alanis Morisette
- Christopher Wolstenholme (Muse)
- Aimee Mann (Till Tuesday)
- John Williams (Composer)
- Brad Wilk (Rage Against the Machine)
- RZA (Wu-Tang Clan)
- Kevin Parker (Tame Impala)
- Frank Ocean
- Brian Jones (The Rolling Stones)
- Adam Jensen
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