WF New People Introductions
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Coolness. I haven't been called a young man in a while. Welcome Tammi!
I am 20 years of age.
I guess that means I should hand over my I'm the youngest here crown LOL!
Tee hee hee.
I am 23.
Just remember, in comparison to us all, Gandalfe is positively ANCIENT.
While semi off-topic, I remember hearing from some folks that if you're not over a certain age or haven't played $instrument for a certain length of time, they discount your posts. Hey, I've had people tell me that I'm not a "pro" musician because I worked as a director -- running a music department, arranging music and teaching lessons -- rather than as some gig musician.
Just goes to show that age and position don't mean a thing.
My actual age is unimportant. Hey, my mom says she's 29, so I've gotta be a little older than that, right? (I think I told her awhile back that if you've been 29 for 29 years you have to pick a different age. She beat me with her cane for that remark.)
While semi off-topic, I remember hearing from some folks that if you're not over a certain age or haven't played $instrument for a certain length of time, they discount your posts. Hey, I've had people tell me that I'm not a "pro" musician because I worked as a director -- running a music department, arranging music and teaching lessons -- rather than as some gig musician.
Just goes to show that age and position don't mean a thing.
My actual age is unimportant. Hey, my mom says she's 29, so I've gotta be a little older than that, right? (I think I told her awhile back that if you've been 29 for 29 years you have to pick a different age. She beat me with her cane for that remark.)
Find the local symphonic flute player, or clarinet player, or oboe player. Take lessons. That doesn't mean you aren't good. It means that you are young enough to take command of the local situation if you are a kliller player. Do it. If you aren't there now, you can be.
Absolutely. You should be attending performances and seeing about joining/auditioning for the group.
Remember:
As far as your skills, it doesn't matter where you are now. Just get better. Find a way. Yes, someone has to die before you get the top local position. That's not the focus. play everything. Get better. The music biz changes. By the time the top dog dies, you can be better prepared than the number 2 dog. It's not a contest. It's an art. Be an artist. it's really hard, but if you have the time and the love, you are the best prepared.
As far as your skills, it doesn't matter where you are now. Just get better. Find a way. Yes, someone has to die before you get the top local position. That's not the focus. play everything. Get better. The music biz changes. By the time the top dog dies, you can be better prepared than the number 2 dog. It's not a contest. It's an art. Be an artist. it's really hard, but if you have the time and the love, you are the best prepared.
...they audit at funerals? Whoa.
Hello Everyone
Hi Everyone,
I'm new to the forum and pleased to be on board. Thanks Dave for the plug. Formerly on SOTW. I'm primarily a tenor and soprano player in the contemporary jazz scene but do double as a clarinetist depending on the job. Glad to be on board.
Randy
Hi Everyone,
I'm new to the forum and pleased to be on board. Thanks Dave for the plug. Formerly on SOTW. I'm primarily a tenor and soprano player in the contemporary jazz scene but do double as a clarinetist depending on the job. Glad to be on board.
Randy
Randy: Welcome aboard - and thanks for following up on my tip about this scene. DAVE