What Are The 3 Most Important Factors To Be A Successful Musician? |
|
What Are The 3 Most Important Factors To Be A Successful Musician? |
|
|
|
|
Feb 21 2013, 05:24 PM |
Jonas, what do you mean by successful?
-------------------- - 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 |
|
|
||
|
|
|
Feb 21 2013, 06:14 PM |
Jonas, what do you mean by successful? Very good question - I chose three factors that involve musicianship, but then again, I am curious to see your thoughts on this |
|
|
||
|
|
|
Feb 21 2013, 08:50 PM |
OK, I'll buy that. I basically agree with you.
One difference for me and it's really only a byproduct of my experience with being involved with music for most of my life ... I 'feel' successful when other players want to play music with me (whether they want to pay or not that's a different story). My 3 essentials are: 1) Determination 2) Playing a lot w/other musicians 3) Other The 'Other' is a big one though. Every successful musician I know has some X factor that sets them aside and it's a different for every one of them. That's the beauty of art. No absolute. -------------------- - 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 |
|
|
||
|
|
|
Feb 21 2013, 08:52 PM
|
|
I'm surprised time-management, punctuality and luck aren't up there.
|
|
||
|
|
|
Feb 21 2013, 08:56 PM |
I'm surprised time-management, punctuality and luck aren't up there. From a purely fiscal POV it's way up there, let me tell you. So is being in tune and having appropriate tone (not necessarily good tone - appropriate tone). This post has been edited by klasaine: Feb 21 2013, 08:58 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 |
|
|
||
|
|
|
Feb 22 2013, 04:09 AM |
Image is definitely part of that thing ... I don't know what that thing is but when someone has it you know it.
Luck can be part of that X-factor too. Is what you're doing what people dig right now? You know - timing. That speaks to what Splinterhead mentioned about anticipating or noticing and then exploiting a trend. It's 'luck' when the trend you anticipate happens to actually be what you're into or what you personally think is cool and what you want to do/be a part of. It's 'honest' at that point and probably your way in. That's why I say Luck is just opportunity meeting preparation. *This is all about being 'famous' or known or in a famous or known band - or at least in an original band that tours, records and makes enough dough to live on. Depending on how seriously you take all or most of those things on the list will usually determine your success longevity - however you want to define that(?). As far as being a musician that works, i.e., makes a living at music as a career - well that's a whole other thing. There are many ways and many elements involved to be successful at that. All the things on Jonas' list come in to play at various times in your life/career. They usually have varying degrees of importance or relevance at different times. Not too mention, how one defines their own personal success tends to evolve over time. This post has been edited by klasaine: Feb 22 2013, 08:19 AM -------------------- - 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 |
|
|
||
|
|
|
Feb 22 2013, 05:43 PM |
I think that Ken's approach regarding that big huge - 'Other' category is shared by me as well Prepare yourself constantly so that 'Other' will never take you by surprise. I think this is the way to do things and when I say prepare, I don't always refer to practicing only. Sometimes, the right state of mind can win you a great performance, that you would otherwise flunk if you let nervousness take over and throw to waste all those perfectly fine hours of practice you have put in the preparation of that performance. I have experienced this and, man, it's not nice at all. So 'Having the right state of mind' can enter the 'Other' category as well. That's genius Cosmin. The 'other' can definitely be a big bad wolf so to speak. And there's no way to prepare specifically for it. If you're comfortable on your instrument and comfortable in your situation (band, performance, session, etc.) then when the wolf appears it will be easier to overcome. A more existential category for Jonas' list might be "how one deals with other". At any level of success or professionalism, you encounter other a lot. How quickly you recognize it, deal with it and make it practically unnoticeable has a lot to do with your 'success'. Think about all the practice you've done. Think about all the work you've done on your sound. How you've honed your gear to be exactly what you need to play and sound your best. Now think about getting to the show or session and your pedal board doesn't work. Are you gonna freak out? How quickly can you rip it apart and troubleshoot the problem? What if you can't find the problem? Can you do the gig straight into the amp or god forbid with one dirt box and a DI into the PA or recording desk? Are you experienced enough to know that you should always have a POD (or other 'straight-in' device) in your gigbag? That's OTHER! This post has been edited by klasaine: Feb 22 2013, 06:21 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 |
|
|
||
|
|
|
Feb 22 2013, 07:08 PM |
Practice
Practice & Luck? |
|
|
||
|
|
|
Feb 23 2013, 09:43 AM |
I keep a Crate 'Power block' solid state head in my car as well as a spare power, speaker and guitar cable. I've had to use them and I've loaned them to others a few times. Relieves stress and saves the day.
-------------------- - 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 |
|
|
||
|
|
|
Feb 23 2013, 05:05 PM |
Well, I know for a fact that two of the most successfull acts coming from my hometown were lucky, knew the right people and...and here is a part that is missing in the poll...toured and toured and toured. Being on the road, playing in small venues, eventually becoming an opening act for a bigger band will get you recognition. 'Luck' or 'knowing the right people' ... that is a skill. Opening for a bigger band and doing indie 'van' tours ... that's a level of actual success. Most bands never even get that far. -------------------- - 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 |
|
|
||
|
|
|
Feb 24 2013, 05:59 PM |
Tacitly acknowledged in the 'Determination' and 'Willpower' categories has to be THICK SKIN.
You have to be able to take criticism and rejection. There's no avoiding it - it's part of the job description. -------------------- - 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 |
|
|
||