As a Jazz musician and teacher I also hate the question "do you play in a band?". Because in Jazz we don't play in a fixed setting but in different formations every time lol
This is amazing Tina! Well done! I’m truly in awe of you! I can relate, I’m a stay at home Father to two Daughters, 2 and 5 years old. I’ve been a musician my whole life but did lots of non-music jobs to get by financially. I’ve now quit all those non-music jobs and only work in music. I’m a sound designer and composer for various companies including gaming, streaming, film, various brands and private clients. I play in several bands and produce my own solo work. I also dabble with VFX and digital art, video editing etc etc. I’m making the least money I’ve ever made, but I’m the happiest and most fulfilled I’ve ever been despite the lack of security! Keep on doing what you’re doing! Never give up! When I have some spare money I fully intend to sign up to your Patreon and get some lessons from you! Cheers, and greetings from Scotland! 🍻🤍🙏🏽🌀🏴
Hi Tina, Sometimes I wonder about the jazz scene. Players who are good or even expert, but who are not famous, are in this odd place if they want to play live jazz. It seems some people are putting great effort just to get bad gigs. Either too much travel, too much hassle, too little money, playing in conditions that make it hard to play well, or not enough people actually listening to them ... not to mention late nights. I do not rely on music to make money, so fine. Nonetheless, even if you do, I wonder if instead of taking any crap gig, it should be driven by what you want to do. Who with? Where? What if fun and enthusiasm drove the whole thing? I don't get called because I am not expert enough. So I have decided to create my own playing situations and call people in. Jazz players are, after all, friendly and willing to play if it is pleasurable. Just the fact that I am always developing something, as opposed to just blowing over standards, is creating an enjoyable space also for musicians who are more skilled than I am. I am just saying, forget "I should..." I should be getting called, I should be in whatever, etc. Then look at what you like, even as you tread water to pay the bills. Money is payable for getting stuff done, but playing music, paid or not, should be a pleasure. OK, use 'should' if it is for pleasure ;-) I enjoy ... playing? teaching? making videos? hanging out with other musicians? Can I get more of the parts I like into every month?
hi John! thank you so much for your comment- i really think it’s absolutely true it is good to think about the pleasure we get from doing things! and also sometimes just doing things that are fun that are not music related can also helps fuel my soul! i went and played last week and it did me some good! sometimes i think i „should“ do something ( which is not much fun when i think about it) and then i do it and then i had a lot of fun .
I'm a new subscriber and don't know you well but I'm so glad you've discovered this new phase of your career. I know the feeling of dealing with struggle in this business, and then finding yourself in a position where you can finally relax. Being able to live and not merely exist is a beautiful thing. Stay focused, it continues to get better.
Hey Tina, just want to say that you are a great teacher! I’m learning so much from you and you explain things in a very easy to understand way. Not all teachers are like that. So thank you for sharing this gift with your students! I also think it’s really cool that you are so open and honest about your journey and hope that sharing it helps you process things and move forward. Don’t let fear win over you, definitely get out there and play with people if that makes you happy (maybe there are some local musician finding websites in Berlin?). Don’t let those negative thoughts spiral, they are mostly just hyperbolic narratives our mind creates and are not based in reality. Meditation could help - there are some great apps out there for trying that out. Also, there is a book I would recommend called “The War of Art” by Steven Pressfield. Here’s a quote from it: “the more scared we are of a work or calling, the more sure we can be that we have to do it”
thank you so much for this great comment! especially the „hyperbolic narratives“ paragraph really speaks to me! i went and played on a session last week and it did me some good! i am going to continue to challenge myself and go out and play… i have to say, so many of the old thought patterns came back and i realized i care a lot about what people think about me and my improvisations! … i will try to learn more about my thoughts 😌
Do you know about Bruce Forman? I just discovered him, maybe a month ago, and I've been going through his considerable amount of videos, his "first chorus of the day"s, long form interviews he does on other people's channels. He's an old school jazz guy but not stodgy, he just likes bebop and swinging and arrangements more in the school of a band arrangement. You mentioned you did a deep dive into Jimmy Bruno (who's also old skool, I have learned a lot from him as well), but I'm really diving into Forman's stuff and it's rejuvenated my learning process. Like you, Forman is also very honest.
yes i know him! i used to listen to his podcast „guitar wank“ with scott henderson - this podcast was great! i ll check out „first chorus of the day!“ i don’t know it yet! all the best to you!
I’m based between Scotland, London and Helsinki. I studied music in London, I’ve been to Berlin several times, I know a few musicians there, I can link you in with them. A good path for you to go down would be to collaborate with electronic musicians. Small but often recording sessions.
Good Luck to you! I just discovered your channel. I do rock and blues but i love listening to your jazz. I wish you the best of luck chasing your dream. If i had a million dollars id hire you to play music. You are a good person and an inspiration even to us all the way over here in Texas.
When I used to teach the guitar it did get exhausting at times and I had a lot of students and a band to look after-though we didn’t have TH-cam in the nineties to deal with. I took up Tai Chi and Buddhist meditation which opened up space in my mind and released a lot of mental tension even through I was very busy. This worked very well and brought more creativity into my playing as an unexpected by- product. Best wishes. Love your guitar videos!
hi Paul - thank you for your comment. I am very interested in meditation and i really am fascinated with how the brain works! and how everybody has a different experience in life depending on their inner dialogue, i guess. I am also always amazed how seemingly unrelated activities ( like meditation or even sports) can have an impact on guitar playing. All the best from Berlin!
It’s a crazy time to be a (jazz)musician. Hustle hustle hustle. I don’t know anyone living off of it without teaching. Also performing in municipal cultural centres’ concert series, but it’s a constant hustle. Guitar is a great instrument because it is so polyvalent, can be practiced @ home without high volume, and can accompany singers. Greetings from Montreal 🥊. Love your videos Tina🔥
I really can relate... I've been a musician for 10 years now. My main job is teaching, and I often realise that people really don't understand how hard it is to be a freelancer. Income is not always equal each month, and there is those months off with no students and no money... basically everything you said. I also tried to boost my TH-cam channel but it takes so much time and effort, and I really don't have that energy after a day full of students. Anyway, rant is over. I still rather doing this that anything else, and I just need to reinvent myself and the business aspect of it. Your videos are really inspiring, keep it up!
Keep going Tina (Physical fitness helps with Mental fitness - I suffer from Depression and Anxiety, but Running does it for me!). I think Musicians are supposed to play with other Musicians, to create something wonderful ... so, Just PLAY!!! (Charlie Parker: "You've got to learn your instrument. Then, you practice, practice, practice. And then, when you finally get up there on the bandstand, forget all that and just wail.")
I can relate to your lifestyle and choices very much. Seems like you're in a good space now. Wishing you and yours all the best!!! Greetings from Canada. ~Glenn
Hi Tina! Greetings from Valencia -Spain-, You have an inspiring channel, I just discovered you, trying to figure out How deep is the ocean, and you have been a wonderful find. Thanks for your work!
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You are a mother, that's great ! You choose a hard way of life, it starts to work, you must be proud of you 👍🏻🎸
thank you!
As a Jazz musician and teacher I also hate the question "do you play in a band?". Because in Jazz we don't play in a fixed setting but in different formations every time lol
thank you! i will remember your answer and will use it next time someone asks- i never thought about it like this
This is amazing Tina! Well done! I’m truly in awe of you!
I can relate, I’m a stay at home Father to two Daughters, 2 and 5 years old. I’ve been a musician my whole life but did lots of non-music jobs to get by financially. I’ve now quit all those non-music jobs and only work in music. I’m a sound designer and composer for various companies including gaming, streaming, film, various brands and private clients. I play in several bands and produce my own solo work. I also dabble with VFX and digital art, video editing etc etc. I’m making the least money I’ve ever made, but I’m the happiest and most fulfilled I’ve ever been despite the lack of security!
Keep on doing what you’re doing! Never give up!
When I have some spare money I fully intend to sign up to your Patreon and get some lessons from you!
Cheers, and greetings from Scotland! 🍻🤍🙏🏽🌀🏴
Rooting for you Tina :)
thank you 😍
Hi Tina, Sometimes I wonder about the jazz scene. Players who are good or even expert, but who are not famous, are in this odd place if they want to play live jazz. It seems some people are putting great effort just to get bad gigs. Either too much travel, too much hassle, too little money, playing in conditions that make it hard to play well, or not enough people actually listening to them ... not to mention late nights.
I do not rely on music to make money, so fine. Nonetheless, even if you do, I wonder if instead of taking any crap gig, it should be driven by what you want to do. Who with? Where? What if fun and enthusiasm drove the whole thing?
I don't get called because I am not expert enough. So I have decided to create my own playing situations and call people in. Jazz players are, after all, friendly and willing to play if it is pleasurable. Just the fact that I am always developing something, as opposed to just blowing over standards, is creating an enjoyable space also for musicians who are more skilled than I am.
I am just saying, forget "I should..." I should be getting called, I should be in whatever, etc. Then look at what you like, even as you tread water to pay the bills. Money is payable for getting stuff done, but playing music, paid or not, should be a pleasure. OK, use 'should' if it is for pleasure ;-) I enjoy ... playing? teaching? making videos? hanging out with other musicians? Can I get more of the parts I like into every month?
hi John! thank you so much for your comment- i really think it’s absolutely true it is good to think about the pleasure we get from doing things! and also sometimes just doing things that are fun that are not music related can also helps fuel my soul! i went and played last week and it did me some good! sometimes i think i „should“ do something ( which is not much fun when i think about it) and then i do it and then i had a lot of fun .
Hats off to you! You have chosen a path that you love. I appreciate people like you. All the best to you and your family. Greetings from Finland!
thank you!
I just wanted to write to wish you much success! It's so hard being a professional musician. I know the feeling
thank you for the support! 😊
I'm a new subscriber and don't know you well but I'm so glad you've discovered this new phase of your career. I know the feeling of dealing with struggle in this business, and then finding yourself in a position where you can finally relax. Being able to live and not merely exist is a beautiful thing.
Stay focused, it continues to get better.
thank you so much!! all the best to you!
Hey Tina, just want to say that you are a great teacher! I’m learning so much from you and you explain things in a very easy to understand way. Not all teachers are like that. So thank you for sharing this gift with your students!
I also think it’s really cool that you are so open and honest about your journey and hope that sharing it helps you process things and move forward.
Don’t let fear win over you, definitely get out there and play with people if that makes you happy (maybe there are some local musician finding websites in Berlin?).
Don’t let those negative thoughts spiral, they are mostly just hyperbolic narratives our mind creates and are not based in reality. Meditation could help - there are some great apps out there for trying that out.
Also, there is a book I would recommend called “The War of Art” by Steven Pressfield. Here’s a quote from it: “the more scared we are of a work or calling, the more sure we can be that we have to do it”
thank you so much for this great comment! especially the „hyperbolic narratives“ paragraph really speaks to me! i went and played on a session last week and it did me some good! i am going to continue to challenge myself and go out and play… i have to say, so many of the old thought patterns came back and i realized i care a lot about what people think about me and my improvisations! … i will try to learn more about my thoughts 😌
Cool. Wish you a loophole voucher booklet anytime. Dankeschön🌻
to understand can be hard... you make it a little bit... well easier ...
Tina you are wonderful, I follow your excellent lessons, you have our support, thank you.
thank you!
Do you know about Bruce Forman? I just discovered him, maybe a month ago, and I've been going through his considerable amount of videos, his "first chorus of the day"s, long form interviews he does on other people's channels. He's an old school jazz guy but not stodgy, he just likes bebop and swinging and arrangements more in the school of a band arrangement. You mentioned you did a deep dive into Jimmy Bruno (who's also old skool, I have learned a lot from him as well), but I'm really diving into Forman's stuff and it's rejuvenated my learning process. Like you, Forman is also very honest.
yes i know him! i used to listen to his podcast „guitar wank“ with scott henderson - this podcast was great! i ll check out „first chorus of the day!“ i don’t know it yet! all the best to you!
@@tinajackel Hi, Love your channel.
I will see Bruce Forman "live" here in Southern Oregon on July 20.
You’re so awesome Tina!!!
thank you so much!
I’m based between Scotland, London and Helsinki. I studied music in London, I’ve been to Berlin several times, I know a few musicians there, I can link you in with them. A good path for you to go down would be to collaborate with electronic musicians. Small but often recording sessions.
Good Luck to you! I just discovered your channel. I do rock and blues but i love listening to your jazz. I wish you the best of luck chasing your dream. If i had a million dollars id hire you to play music. You are a good person and an inspiration even to us all the way over here in Texas.
thank you!!
When I used to teach the guitar it did get exhausting at times and I had a lot of students and a band to look after-though we didn’t have TH-cam in the nineties to deal with. I took up Tai Chi and Buddhist meditation which opened up space in my mind and released a lot of mental tension even through I was very busy. This worked very well and brought more creativity into my playing as an unexpected by- product. Best wishes. Love your guitar videos!
hi Paul - thank you for your comment. I am very interested in meditation and i really am fascinated with how the brain works! and how everybody has a different experience in life depending on their inner dialogue, i guess. I am also always amazed how seemingly unrelated activities ( like meditation or even sports) can have an impact on guitar playing. All the best from Berlin!
Go Tina go!
Great video!
thank you!
It’s a crazy time to be a (jazz)musician. Hustle hustle hustle. I don’t know anyone living off of it without teaching. Also performing in municipal cultural centres’ concert series, but it’s a constant hustle.
Guitar is a great instrument because it is so polyvalent, can be practiced @ home without high volume, and can accompany singers. Greetings from Montreal 🥊. Love your videos Tina🔥
thank you Oscar!
You are great. Could you book easy duo low profile regular jazz gigs as a start?
great idea!! i think that will be a good start
I really can relate... I've been a musician for 10 years now. My main job is teaching, and I often realise that people really don't understand how hard it is to be a freelancer. Income is not always equal each month, and there is those months off with no students and no money... basically everything you said. I also tried to boost my TH-cam channel but it takes so much time and effort, and I really don't have that energy after a day full of students. Anyway, rant is over. I still rather doing this that anything else, and I just need to reinvent myself and the business aspect of it.
Your videos are really inspiring, keep it up!
thank you so much for sharing your thoughts!
Keep going Tina (Physical fitness helps with Mental fitness - I suffer from Depression and Anxiety, but Running does it for me!). I think Musicians are supposed to play with other Musicians, to create something wonderful ... so, Just PLAY!!! (Charlie Parker: "You've got to learn your instrument. Then, you practice, practice, practice. And then, when you finally get up there on the bandstand, forget all that and just wail.")
thank you for your encouraging words! i went and played and felt much better! now i will try to continue challenging myself!
I can relate to your lifestyle and choices very much. Seems like you're in a good space now. Wishing you and yours all the best!!! Greetings from Canada. ~Glenn
thank you Glenn! all the best to you!
Hi Tina! Greetings from Valencia -Spain-, You have an inspiring channel, I just discovered you, trying to figure out How deep is the ocean, and you have been a wonderful find. Thanks for your work!
it’s my pleasure!
Aww,God bless 🤗🐼♥️✝️💐
thank you
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You are affraid ?
Ok ...
next time we meet at the b-flat, I'll tell you something about being affraid
cool! looking forward