7 RED FLAGS You Aren't Meant To Be A PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN

If You See These Signs, You Aren't Meant To Be A Professional Musician
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[@johnanthony4475]

Good list. I’m a pro musician, 35+ yrs. The bottom line is this,… #1 be on time, #2 be prepared to play the arrangements, #3 look good, #4 be a chill hang. If you can do these things, you WILL get called back! 🙌🏼

[@pashon4percushon]

#% be on drugs, he forgot to be on drugs, over half the musicians i jammed with were on drugs. yeah he doesn't mention drugs.

[@visionquest09]

Not being on time and poor communication skills isn’t just a killer in the music business. It’s a killer in practically any job.

[@Thejukebox091982]

I would be a part of bad communication skills because of the technology that I have with poor screen readers. I don't handle change very well in this technology touch screen world fighting with bad software and inaccessible software that blind people like myself can't use, lol.

[@tgwazu]

Communication; HOW you communicate is also crucial. Being bossy (esp when you are not the leader) doesn’t usually work. Being too passive (esp when you are the leader) won’t work either. In a word; always be “respectful.”

[@Riddim4]

Paul Leim once said that if your’e on time, you’re late.

[@ryanslauderdale]

I would include this one as well. The right gear does matter for the right gig. Other musicians may be different, but I've seen many a scenario as far as bassists where the person brings in a multi-scale, 6 string, Bartolini pickup-equipped bass in hot pink and yellow with fanned frets (exaggerating, of course), into an old-school situation where a P-Bass and Ampeg SVT type sound is what sounds best. Then the sound guy complains about how frustrating it is to get a good mix, because the frequencies are clashing.

[@marcelchaloupka]

You had me on all points except dress code which is a rather one dimensional un-nuanced view of dress code or at least a very narrow genre dress code requirement.

[@jconn32771]

If I showed up to a country gig with a suit and tie I would not get a call back

[@CherryeBess]

It's more or less dress for the gig or your own style but have one. Church clothes for church, popular culture clothes for the parks and community, black tie suits for balls or whatever the dress code is.

[@JRCGuitarist]

@@CherryeBessThis would have been a better point to have made. Most gigs I’ve been to, did not require dresses and heels or suits. So, I would argue that professional dress is not really necessary, in most cases, but dressing for the gig.

[@7777Lace]

@@CherryeBess Agreed

[@CherryeBess]

I am a professional musician for over 40 years. I am 61. I give 100% always. Even at 61, I am still earning big bucks as a musician.

[@capamerica012]

Agree 100000%. Ever since I was a kid I had developed a habit of listening to each song and the intricacies of the different instruments, how they attacked their part, and the transitions and modulations. How about one of my peeves early on: Transpose Overuse?

[@RockU2Death5150]

Did you mention "Does not know how to operate their equipment or it is always broken in some way"? That always gets me. Such a pro player, but can't seem to find a decent piano sound while scrolling through screen after screen of patches? 🤦🏻‍♂️🎹🔊🎶

[@agb222]

thank you! this is very helpful

[@Noteworthy2024]

These videos are so encouraging

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Good info... Subscribed ✔️

[@kevinrinehart]

Great points... not just in music but in life. :)

[@Moneyemusic_unlimited]

Thank you so much for your content it's spot on and very helpful for anyone with the humility to listen

[@KirklandWilliamsWorkout3000]

Right on Sir 💪🏿💯

[@universemaps]

Amazing I was worried about watching this video but checking OK ✅

[@derekwilliams5149]

So I got to correct you on some stuff here. First of all dressing up suits not necessarily attire unless you're doing a cruise ship which is really the lowest end of a musician can do. Yes you're working but it's it just means you can't find work. The bottom line is how to work is song choice.. now if you're getting hired by somebody else you have to do what they say. Get there early. Find out what kind of gig it is. The suit and tie gig doesn't necessarily play the best and those gigs are not fun at all. The funnest gigs is wearing a pair of jeans and boots. T-shirt look kind of more musicianlike. Just a little added touch to your your list

[@jonlannister345]

I'll never be coz I didn't pick up an instrument until I was 28. Sometimes fun to imagine having access to music lessons as a kid though, apparently I'm a natural on rhythm guitar lol

[@mr.dennis5503]

Punctuality + Preparation + Presentation + Particulars = Professionalism! Sadly, I know FAR too many musicians who fail at all of these... 🤦🏽‍♂️😔‼️

[@geetter1]

I guess my constant battle with tone deafness won't be a problem!

[@andremonteiro1506]

That’s the elephant in the room that no one is allowed to speak of😂

[@agork]

Being tone deaf is very rarely an argument. You just have to train your tone accuracy. Like if you were on the shooting range. Train your aim, record yourself, review and correct and repeat.

[@user-vf5bv6vo4b]

Listen if I can do it you can too. I’m going to tell you something you won’t believe. I felt I had a slight tone deafness some years ago! I tried everything nothing helped, then I found the answer. And listen to me, it was EASY!! After a year of listening in a relaxed way my whole life changed, once I heard it… And now I have perfect pitch! I’ll wait too see if you comment back. If you’re truly interested reply back.

[@PHILLYDRUMMER04]

I agree with you 100%. If I ever become a music director or a minister of music? Everyone in the music department is going to dress appropriately from the choir from the praise team down to the musicians. Especially my musicians will all be wearing suits. I don't care what color it is. Unless it's that type of event. But you will have one a suit shirt and tie. Can I think any event? A musician should be in a suit

[@twils005]

Wearing a suit depends on the gig and atmosphere. A lot of them don’t require suits.

[@isaiahmarquez9717]

The church I go to isn’t about suits. The church I was at before was ALL about suit and tie. Depends on the church/venue. He’s not right about EVERYTHING.

[@bishop706]

True!

[@Pkatherstudio]

Interesting. I became a Professional Entertainer in 1985. I just had to go solo as I was exhausted with band members that were still. um, in the local rut. I tried to get them into the festivals I had already done, but nah. Something for everyone, eh?

[@geminidrums5530]

Lauryn Hill is always ON TIME!!! from what I hear.

[@Thejukebox091982]

How about muzitions who are physically blind, can play bye ear, can practically learn the song over night, and who have what many music teachers in the 90's would call, perfect pitch? Just curious. Thank you so very much. BTW, I'm speaking for those people who weren't tought how to read or write sheet music in Braille, like myself. I've been singing since I was 8 years old. And it was Bob Tear from CP Smith Elementary school who discovered my God given talent of Perfect Pitch, and playing bye ear. He discovered it when I was 8 years old back in 1990. Other people who have or had these abilities were Keith Whitley, and Pam Durrant. Just my words of wisdom, George Jones, Hank Wiliams Seanior, as well as Keith Whitley, were all considdered to be Country Greats in Nashville despite of their problems with Alcohol, and they were professionals. Is it safe to say that if people struggle whith personal problems like these that they will never get radio airplay off their orriginal singles? And how about people who aren't really song writers because they weren't blessed with song writing abilities, and can only do covers? Just wondering.

[@LegatoTactics]

You cant be wearing suit if you have gig on a beach during summer.

[@TheThinkersBible]

These are really great guidelines. I'm a church drummer, not a professional musician per se but thankfully I check all the other boxes :) Quick question -- when do you need a suit? I wear dress clothes for church playing but I mostly go to Jazz festivals and clubs, and the musicians there do not dress up as a rule. I can see in a corporate event, formal club or formal event like a wedding, but outside of those, when would you dress in a suit?

[@backonstageapp]

I Would say as a general rule, dress as good, or better, than your audience. If they're showing up in fancy attire, put on a suit. If it's a casual wallpaper jazz gig in the corner of a casual diner, a suit would be overkill. Since you're a drummer, it's not likely you'll be doing solo gigs. If you're working with a band all the time, coordinate with them. It's never a bad thing to have your band looking sharp - if that means everyone wears a suit just so it's easy to coordinate, then do it. Easier than having everyone find matching outfits of just about any other kind! Hope that helps :)

[@TheThinkersBible]

@@backonstageapp that’s helpful, thanks. I imagine too it’s a situation where some artists have more leeway than others. Artists who are well known can often get away with dressing down when that would be frowned upon if someone unknown did it. Appreciate it, thanks again.

[@backonstageapp]

@@TheThinkersBible Yes indeed. I think as an "artist" you should dress to compliment your music...but as a 'performer', like if you're in a cover band, band for hire, church group etc, where you are not performing your original music, attire is more about matching the event.

[@TheThinkersBible]

@@backonstageapp great guideline, makes perfect sense. I'll keep that in mind.

[@aaronlewis7182]

Interesting, the distinction you made between “artist” or “performer.” But I know what you mean. With that in mind, for you personally, as a musician, what do you think we need more of in the industry to better serve the music? More artists or performers? I’m also keeping in mind that many who think they are one, are actually meant to be the other!

[@pashon4percushon]

Don't listen to these people who prop up a camera and tell you how to live your life. America is a free country be what you want to be and enjoy what you want to do. Play your music and practice hard.

[@Noteworthy2024]

Can you do a series 0 to professional starting with practice and learning keyboards lol big ask I know but thought I’d ask anyway ❤

[@johnsnow9232]

And the melody

[@ibanezguitars360]

Other than the very last one (I have some business skills but not a ton) I check all the boxes. I don’t play music professionally but I feel like I could. I have insane imposter syndrome though like I’m simply not good enough

[@johnsnow9232]

I like the idea of getting a black suit

[@Samplefliplp]

ayo I made 10k in some heelys the other day, and I was an hour late to the show fwm

[@BrandonSmith-rb1bf]

lol

[@DaikiGuitar]

I AM

[@jeffersonstarr6478]

Too many christian musicians have forgotten Gods word and have strayed from the truth. They are in a unique position that draws a lot of attention. Be sure to accurately handle Gods truth. Be careful not to lead anyone stray. 2 Timothy 2:15.

[@cmcg5788]

So, these skills/habits can be learned, right?

[@xo_ectophylla_alba_xo]

I think the biggest sign for me that I’m not meant to be a pro musician is that, when I sing, I put two fingers on my headphones and close my eyes. Or, I start Gregorian chanting during ad-libs.

[@GhostSamaritan]

I agree for MUSICIANS, but not for artists. Artists dress to express and may not be on time if they have ADHD (which is associated with creativity).

[@CerealDust-nStuff]

3:26 - Proper attire? James 2:2-9 2 For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment; 3 And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool: 4 Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts? 5 Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? 6 But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats? 7 Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called? 8 If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well: 9 But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.

[@ncgg3413]

Good information but this video should probably be called "7 Flags You AREN'T READY" to Be a Professional Musician." Most, if not all, of these things are learnable. That said, you need to learn ALL of them but it is doable.

[@RobertModica]

I think you left out one... being pro means also taking care of your gear... Not showing up to a show with crap gear... it's one thing to have cheap gear, it's another when it's crap and barely works. Failure to repair or replace worn-out and/or broken gear shows a lack of professionalism.

[@KrellStudio]

I don't think Internet musician is the definition of "passive income" If you spent a week putting at tune together or even a day. That's active work. Just saying.

[@TerenceFisher1]

Passive income does not mean that there is no work involved. It just means that you have an asset that continues to bring in income without continuous work.

[@KrellStudio]

@TerenceFisher1 it takes a long time for a tune to become a passive income in that case, unless that tune goes viral, you continually have to promote it. But I get your point. I'm just starting, so I can't think of music as a passive income. Also if you are touring then it most definitely isn't passive!

[@TerenceFisher1]

@@KrellStudio Well by this logic, nothing is passive income. You're basically saying that anything that takes time and effort isn't passive income. But again, that's not what passive income is. And you can absolutely have passive income when you are just starting. So don't write it off simply because you are just starting...

[@KrellStudio]

@TerenceFisher1 I do get it honestly! But having spent a week on a tune already. I don't think I can just put it out there and expect it to make me money. In fact I honestly don't even know if I can make money no matter how "active" I am with it. There is alot to learn friend! But I will take advice from whoever provides it! So thanks for that advice.

[@dennisstrange5035]

Prayer and worship is what you didn't talk about.

[@catpocalypsenow8090]

That's because that is not the topic of this video. He didn't talk about gazelles either.