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Jul 30 2015, 05:43 PM |
+1 to all of what Todd says.
50 pro musicians will have 50 different stories about how they made it. Of course with similarities and overlap but my point being is that there's no set formula. What type of musician do you want to be? Touring? Recording? Teacher? 6 nights a week in a hotel/resort/casino? Live band on a TV show? Cruise ship musician? Professional product demo guy? All of the above? Each of these requires a different, but again - overlapping skill set. One of the main questions you have to ask is, "are you good enough?" That's a big, blurry question. 'Good' is subjective depending on what kind of musician you want to be. But you do have to be honest with yourself and accurately judge yourself against your immediate competition. And then be able to take the steps necessary to be as qualified or better. This post has been edited by klasaine: Jul 30 2015, 06:46 PM -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/foolin-the-clouds https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/surfin-at-the-country-hop Soundcloud assorted ... https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3 New record ... http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kenlasaine Solo Guitar ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...5iIdO2tpgtj25Ke Stuff I'm on ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...b-dhb-4B0KgRY-d |
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Aug 5 2015, 02:01 PM |
If you can sing well then busking is also another option or join a cover band. Singing fairly well will give you easily 50% (or higher) odds of being a professional or getting into a professional, working band. Add some keyboard skills and/or a brass, wind or 'ethnic' instrument to that and your chances get upped dramatically! This post has been edited by klasaine: Aug 5 2015, 02:02 PM -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/foolin-the-clouds https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/surfin-at-the-country-hop Soundcloud assorted ... https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3 New record ... http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kenlasaine Solo Guitar ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...5iIdO2tpgtj25Ke Stuff I'm on ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...b-dhb-4B0KgRY-d |
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