Becoming a Working Musician
30/08/09 01:20 Filed in: Working Musician
It’s been quite a busy summer and, with the declining economic climate, every freelance musician has to be a little more creative at getting and keeping work. Many of us teach but, as with most service industries, the number of students declines during the summer months and forces us to lower our overheads, tighten our belts, or whatever metaphor implies not making enough money
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Becoming a Better Player
29/08/09 03:28 Filed in: Playing Better
The common thread that I see and hear amongst my “more proficient” students is that they can play fast and intricate passages with a little bit of practice. And, as they get better, their stage presence becomes more commanding and they start showing signs of, not only improvement but—dare I say it?—the potential for prominence. However, the other common thread is that they spend most of their time on developing what they’re already good at and dismissing what they really should be working on. Read More...