Say Yes! Options

[Gabriel Leopardi]

I was reading Nita Strauss Kickstarter post and I've found his story very inspiring.


I've also found this career's rule great:

"A rule I've always followed in my career is, if someone asks if you can do something, the answer is almost always an immediate and confident yes. Can you play funk? Yes. Can you learn 16 songs in 2 days? Yes. Can you send a nonexistent instrumental track over right away? No problem. You say yes, and then find a way to make that yes truthful. The day after meeting Vai, I started working on what would become my first solo single, Pandemonium."




It this also your rule? If not, why don't you try it?


Go and read his whole post here: LINK

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This post has been edited by Gabriel Leopardi: May 21 2018, 04:36 PM

[jstcrsn]

I wish it was my wife's




That being said , I work construction and I have had so many people tell me when they can do something that they can't , and that is almost always the " kiss of death".
I would say strive to say yes , but if you know you can't deliver , you might not get the job , but you will keep your reputation

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This post has been edited by jstcrsn: May 21 2018, 09:57 PM

[Todd Simpson]

it seems like the article is talking about musicians in general, rather than suggesting one "over state" ones' ability, simply be ready for any challenge. Of course, this does pre suppose that one can handle just about anything because one has put in the practice time and play time to be able to adapt/perform/deliver.
If one has not quite made it to that point, saying "yes" to everything can lead you to some problems. E.G. Can you play funk? And say one has never played, heard, or even tried to play the funk, it's iffy to say yes, especially if it's a paying gig with real money and a real crowd.

Nina is badass player. So is Steve. Either one can yes to anything. That is a great goal to work toward. Playing/practicing pretty much everything, even if it's way outside ones comfort zone, in order to be flexible enough to take advantage of any opportunity that presents itself. That's the message, "Fortune favors the prepared mind"
Todd

I wish it was my wife's




That being said , I work construction and I have had so many people tell me when they can do something that they can't , and that is almost always the " kiss of death".
I would say strive to say yes , but if you know you can't deliver , you might not get the job , but you will keep your reputation

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[klasaine]

You need to be very clear about your true abilities. In real life (not a self promotional article), I've witnessed exactly the opposite more times than I can remember.

That being said , I work construction and I have had so many people tell me when they can do something that they can't , and that is almost always the " kiss of death".
I would say strive to say yes , but if you know you can't deliver , you might not get the job , but you will keep your reputation

+1

I turned down a "gypsy jazz" gig last week.
I may have been able to fake it depending on how 'authentic' they needed it to be but I decided to pass if off to a guy that can absolutely kill that style (and with the traditional Manouche style guitar). And guess what ... I get remembered for steering the original contractor in the right direction.

In general, yes - if you're very competent, experienced and prepared and at least kinda know what's being asked of you - definitely go for it.
If you really have no clue (and it's not one of your friends or family asking) you may not want to jump in so quickly. If you say 'yes' to something and do a miserable job you may literally never work in this town again.

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This post has been edited by klasaine: May 23 2018, 05:56 PM

[Todd Simpson]

I think we are all on the same page. I see what Anita is trying to do and I appreciate it. She's saying have confidence in yourself and be able to rise to any challenge. Of course, she is saying this being an incredible player who can rise to any challenge, as she has always done and it's served her well.
She had to earn it though, just like anybody else. She played bar gigs for 10 years before she got the call for Alice Coopers touring band. She had to learn to be a "Rock" player instead of a "Metal" player, but that didn't take her long. Once you have put the time in, be ready to go for it when things come your way. But if it's just way outside your wheelhouse, don't pretend you can do a gig that you know you can't pull off.


Todd

You need to be very clear about your true abilities. In real life (not a self promotional article), I've witnessed exactly the opposite more times than I can remember.


+1

I turned down a "gypsy jazz" gig last week.
I may have been able to fake it depending on how 'authentic' they needed it to be but I decided to pass if off to a guy that can absolutely kill that style (and with the traditional Manouche style guitar). And guess what ... I get remembered for steering the original contractor in the right direction.

In general, yes - if you're very competent, experienced and prepared and at least kinda know what's being asked of you - definitely go for it.
If you really have no clue (and it's not one of your friends or family asking) you may not want to jump in so quickly. If you say 'yes' to something and do a miserable job you may literally never work in this town again.

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This post has been edited by Todd Simpson: May 23 2018, 09:13 PM