SteveJazz
Rabid Pit Bull
Joined: 11 Nov 2002
Posts: 403
Location: Littleton,CO,USA
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 Posted: Fri Nov 15, 2002 11:49 am Post subject: Howdy... |
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pereek: I made decent money for the time, for a musician, but the money is in publishing, IMO, unless you are front-man, star quality material, which I was not. The studio work was very good, $200-$300 American for an hour or two of work.
My friends who are still at it professionally tell me the money has gotten worse, live music here has taken a hit, especially from the "rave" craze. One thing about touring, the further you get from home, the more credibiity you have, your local town usually does not appreciate you, they take you for granted.
I got lucky because I caught a gig with a drummer who had played with Larry Coryell, and other stars, been on gold records, and had studio connections.
If you have no connections, but want to be a session player, get a job sweeping the studio. Just be there somehow...obviously this assumes you can read well, play great time, play all styles, and follow instructions from producers. Also, you must play a passable part on take one, and a great part no later the take two, or you won't get called again, unless your mother owns the studio.
If anyone wants to start a clinic thread on how to practice for studio playing as opposed to live playing, I'll throw my 2 cents in...and I'd love to hear from other experienced players, too.
Oh, and pereek, want to see the world? Look for a military entertainment tour. We call them USO tours. You go wherever your soldiers are stationed, and they are very appreciative crowds!
[This message has been edited by SteveJazz (edited November 15, 2002).] |
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