The difference between a pizza and a guitarist

Some thoughts on making a life in music from Daniel Roest who started playing the guitar at the age of seven and never stopped. He has performed in countless solo and ensemble events in nearly every type of venue. His CD Great Guitars! 2004 has consistently received 5-star reviews. His concerts are praised for being entertaining and informative. This fantastic article comes via a great guitar “Webzine” - Guitar Sessions.
“Get Real
There is a period in a young guitarist’s life when his or her resolve is sure to be tested. The early years require faith in your talent, an unusually elevated work ethic, and a willingness to adapt to the widely divergent needs of any number of performing situations and students paying for lessons. Taking a non-music job for an employment base is a typical move. A major trial is the extended crisis of non-music employment sapping your strength and using up your time. Many musicians languish longer than necessary in these traps. My real education about how to support myself and my family after college came outside of college, even as I worked on my degrees. I taught privately and took gigs in restaurants, hotels, parties and even a cruise ship, and it was in those venues that I learned many valuable lessons. Along the way I developed skills in marketing and communicating with students, clients and employers, while becoming a better performer and teacher. While music programs offer many valuable and unique experiences and relationships, the actual employment a guitarist finds requires these basic business skills.”

What’s been added to Jamplay?
Here’s a rundown on this month’s additions to the Jamplay music lessons.

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