Solid advice here Aaron! It is possible to support ourselves playing broadway without having to get stuck in any “contract” situations. Not knocking the ones that do, but if any musician wants to empower themselves then I’d say you nailed it here. I gave help to others and in return I eventually received help right back. Now I am able to play on broadway regularly and I have developed a nice network of players by helping others.
And it doesn't have to be an immediate thing, right? Just being there and willing to help and always having a mindset of adding value is a great place to start.
Hey Joe where you goin with that bass in your hand?...lol ... I'm just over here watching two of my kids and trying to do what I call my torture routine on guitar. Sight reading, Mickey Baker jazz book, big band rhythm chord book, and just running through arpeggios, then working on new Jazz standards from the sheet music, and reviewing and singing The Jazz standards that I do know.... I figure if I do that everyday something is bound to shake out.
@@JoelCepin-j2l that sounds spectacularly brutal. I haven't sight read in at least a decade would probably be wise to brush up that skill at some point, but there hasn't even been an need for it since high school jazz band. Keep up the good work!
Also, if someone has helped you try to reciprocate at some point…too many times that doesn’t happen and musicians stop helping each other. Then we complain nobody supports each other. 🤷♂️
@@patrickraymaker5325 if all depends Personally, sometimes I’m rushing off to the next gig and don’t have time to chat. Sometimes I have free time. My opinions on business cards… 99% of them end up in the trash. Find a way to make a lasting impression. I know it’s a challenge, but doing so will make you stand out!
Excellent.
Once again-helpful!
Solid advice here Aaron! It is possible to support ourselves playing broadway without having to get stuck in any “contract” situations. Not knocking the ones that do, but if any musician wants to empower themselves then I’d say you nailed it here. I gave help to others and in return I eventually received help right back. Now I am able to play on broadway regularly and I have developed a nice network of players by helping others.
Yes!! You get it! Glad people like you are in this community!
Seems like this is a very beneficial video so far
Thanks for the advice Aaron. I will think about what I can offer to other musicians I know.
And it doesn't have to be an immediate thing, right? Just being there and willing to help and always having a mindset of adding value is a great place to start.
Great vid!
Thank you so much!
Very intelligent content Aaron.
Thank you so much!
Dude…did you just Jedi Mind Trick a newbie to Nashville?😂 But seriously, great advice.
Not at all... it's just real direct talk that you don't always hear in this business!
@@aaronapter “What can I do for you” is a great way to open doors. Similar but different business we’re in. Really enjoy your videos. Keep doing them!
Good Monday morning to you Aaron
What's happening Joel!
Hey Joe where you goin with that bass in your hand?...lol ... I'm just over here watching two of my kids and trying to do what I call my torture routine on guitar. Sight reading, Mickey Baker jazz book, big band rhythm chord book, and just running through arpeggios, then working on new Jazz standards from the sheet music, and reviewing and singing The Jazz standards that I do know.... I figure if I do that everyday something is bound to shake out.
@@JoelCepin-j2l that sounds spectacularly brutal. I haven't sight read in at least a decade would probably be wise to brush up that skill at some point, but there hasn't even been an need for it since high school jazz band. Keep up the good work!
Also, if someone has helped you try to reciprocate at some point…too many times that doesn’t happen and musicians stop helping each other. Then we complain nobody supports each other. 🤷♂️
Is introducing yourself on the changeover breaks and handing out business cards okay??
Without being to abrupt of course.
@@patrickraymaker5325 if all depends Personally, sometimes I’m rushing off to the next gig and don’t have time to chat. Sometimes I have free time.
My opinions on business cards… 99% of them end up in the trash. Find a way to make a lasting impression. I know it’s a challenge, but doing so will make you stand out!
I am wanting to return to Nashville and do some classic country gigs would I be able to hire you for that?
If I'm available, of course. If not, I can connect you with plenty of other drummers and musicians. I'm always happy to help out there.