Musicians: Leave Your Ego at the Door

[@dontaskwhatkindofmusic]

1:30 "if you're a great musician you can get house anytime" - wow! beautiful words.

[@fceschmidt]

@@georgepoveymusic the audience clapping/whistling during a performance to show their appreciation

[@ArtieStrongManMusic]

3:48 "the musics what's most important, not you" Got me thinking. Unless the listener is actively picturing the exact musician on the track while listening, the musician themselves is nonexistent to the listener. It doesn't matter what you look like, what you ate for breakfast, who you dated in high school, or what car you drive. In a world where people might only catch your song on a Playlist or Tik Tok video, the musician might as well be a ghost to the listener. The music is what's most important

[@frederickweeksjr.1189]

THAT WAS WISDOM.

[@gregggeoffroy3794]

One reason I think we see this is that our culture puts a greater importance on entertainment and celebrity over art and music. The range and depth of emotion becomes restrictive and predictable. In music it can play out as flash, speed, or technical displays instead of meaningful phrases and connection. I’m a musician and tap dancer and have seen this pervasive pattern across both worlds. Sadly, the longer it continues it may become a “thing” in itself and those genuine music will be dismissed.

[@bsshh]

Beautifully articulated! Miles was very serious about his music and the same goes for Gary. I saw him back in the day do it!

[@matthewsaxman1028]

I wonder if our man's lip is shaped that way from playing so much sax throughout his life... what a legend!

[@girlmusician24]

Matthew Saxman yes the shape of his mouth is called an embouchure. It’s how a horn player shapes their mouth to their instrument.

[@kennyr1161]

mali carter I think he is referring to how his lipped is shaped a little different off the horn compared to most

[@MrDamojak]

No, it's just deformed.

[@Cespinozas]

Yep I had to get braces and my jaw pulled forward with rubber bands with the over bite I had From my embouchure . After 2 years of not playing my jaw would be shaking and sore If I played for 30 minutes .

[@vroomoon]

This is a piece of history to be archived for ages to come.

[@A423-f9o]

wise words from a true master - thank you!

[@7deepbreaths.sounds]

Wow!...and just like that, Gary Bartz gives what is probably the most important jewel of instruction/guidance in today's world of professional music. If only because noon else is really speaking up on this.

[@Thejukebox091982]

Hi, thank you for this video, I struggle with a huge eago as a muzition, I needed to hear this video. Keep them coming.

[@michaeldean9338]

ALWAYS a delight to listen to , and learn from. The underrated, Gary Bartz. A wise man if ever there was one.

[@pierat1242]

He played Star eyes in the begining

[@czhween]

Thank you Kirby Peter Griffin

[@kishiberohan7955]

No no no it’s CLEARLY autumn steps in C

[@TheFrommerhold]

What an important statement!!

[@bruced47]

Those are great insights. BTW, I loved your work on the Shirley Horn album "Light out of Darkness."

[@user-yc3bi1ic1e]

Needed this, I completely bombed my band class today even though I've been practicing the longest out of everyone. Wrong measures and wrong timings it was horrible felt like dying there

[@zhichen6790]

Sometimes it also has to do with the way you practice, quality over quantity😀👍

[@user-yc3bi1ic1e]

Zhi Chen That would make sense! I usually warm up with a five note scale then go into the main piece I'm practicing for a upcoming concert . If there's something wrong I'll go over it a couple of times till it sounds right. Sometimes I'll do some other short pieces and I'm planning to go over the 12 scales one by one. (I'm still a beginner) Anyways, thank you! I'll try to see if I can get a better on the quality of practice that I do!

[@zhichen6790]

sometimes it's good to listen to recordings, practice listening, rather than playing actually, jazz is all about listening to one another. if you start to listen to the bass or the drums, it's a whole new world. trust me, I've had the same issues, still do actually XD

[@user-yc3bi1ic1e]

Zhi Chen Haven't tried that! I'll try it! Thanks again for yer great knowledge.

[@slightly_tooned]

Well said Mr. Bartz!

[@mattildahubbardo]

Great advise

[@fabiocalzavarasax]

Great lesson! Thanks

[@joshuagrant6192]

What Up Mr. Bartz!!!!😎😎😎😎😎

[@mason5069]

I needed this thank you.

[@martinkent_]

Totally agree.

[@sallykimsaxophone7441]

Nice! Thank you

[@정기청소세상의모든청]

Wow nice jazz thank you ~~^^♡🐩🐰👏🙏

[@r.g.saxone]

So true!!!

[@mauricemosley885]

Nice

[@bellad5968]

needed this😊

[@jay_daplugbeats6082]

PREACH!

[@asarosen-jones7160]

I met this legend

[@RonCarterBassist]

🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@jimtessin4130]

Yep

[@Funkadelic3]

Amen!

[@squizz714]

What was the tune he played at the beginning?

[@ukkelberg]

Star Eyes 🤩

[@josephlauziere9254]

What does getting house mean?

[@mayarooskitena185]

Joseph Lauziere it basically means getting applause or appreciation

[@christophercalabrese9257]

I had the same question.

[@tomasperrone8105]

the 0:05 lick 0:10

[@60march]

I totally agree with this. It is the jazz falability

[@TheCabbageMan]

is that a yanagisawa i see

[@benjaminmarks8765]

I believe so

[@PNovak87]

🙌🙌🙌

[@6thdim]

🤩🤩🤩

[@jambajoby32]

Truth. Can you ask him how to cultivate the habit of practice? It seems musicians these days think practice and rehearsal is stupid because they want to be “in the moment”

[@SSNUTHIN]

I saw my dad direct a handful of bands and his solution was to throw uninspired players out. Great musicians are a dime a dozen, so you can find someone equally competent with the level of professionalism you want. I think many casual players disrespect rehearsal because they have no respect for the work that goes into a show. I'd rather work with an intermediate player with good work ethic than a lazy (and toxic as a consequence) expert. In general I would avoid wasting my time trying to teach ethics to adults, they know right from wrong and what they choose to care about is fully their doing, and it is unfair i think to stress yourself trying to get an adult to get right. If you're taking about reaching out to kids or new musicians, I would insist on explaining that work ethic trumps talent and passion everytime when it comes time to call someone back for a paid gig. Many folks don't think of music as work and that's beautiful, but hobbies and careers are different and we have to be real about our goals. The thing that left a big impression on me and made me reframe my idea of practice when I was a teen in jazz band was learning that many skills are a matter of time opposed to a matter of talent. Whenever a kid in woodwinds surpassed the rest of the line when I would ask their practice habits, normally it turned out they were doing the same exercises as everyone else, but also giving the exercises more time daily than was expected by the instructors. Mastering a piece, an instrument, a trade, is all a matter of how long it takes for you to put in the hours to make the movements automatic. Edit for spelling and grammar

[@jambajoby32]

SSNUTHIN thank you for the truthful words!! Same background here. I often see these adults as kids as well, reminding them were on the same side & were in it together! Sadly, egos misguide them & I care enough to at the least affect their lives and express love & honesty in a way that isn’t seen initially but blossoms in the long run when they see, after time passes, I still care to ask about their career, habits, travels, etc...

[@SSNUTHIN]

@@jambajoby32 I can completely respect that and it makes sense, especially when sometimes its less the music or passion we as adults are struggling with but things like work-life balance, health, and life changes. It sounds like you are being a conscientious band director and are looking out for your mates. I think we can normally tell the difference between someone that wants to make rehearsal but is unable versus someone that devalues rehearsal and I was thinking about the latter type of player where its all ego that is preventing the band from shining through. Hopefully when you sit down with your band they will be able to express what would inspire them to be engaged and invigorated about practice. For my current collaboration, the issue stemmed from a desire for more structure, which we learned through years of trial and error. I'm flexible, so I gave them what they wanted, more formal sitdowns, phone meetings, follow ups, time to review live footage together. It sounds weird to me, but it lit a fire in them so I am thrilled. I honestly think this video would be a great opener for chatting with people before discussing collaboration and I will be sharing this video with my peers at our next rehearsal. I wish you the best of luck with your artists! :D

[@skaboss79]

What'd he mean by straw boss?

[@Kapiwolf123]

i second that question

[@tonygodoy5968]

@@Kapiwolf123 I take a "straw boss" to simply be one of the guys....one who has some responsibility to the whole, but is not necessarily in charge. Take, for instance, a lead trumpet player in a big band. He may set the style of articulation, length of notes, etc., but may not necessarily be the one in charge of the entire ensemble.

[@mezzmezzrow426]

much like Tony said in my experience; a musician in the band who acts as leader/boss

[@akira1509able]

❤❤❤

[@nilskavanagh]

What does he mean by "get house" ?

[@richardi5647]

I wondered too...,

[@SSNUTHIN]

I think he means getting a position as a a house musician or band. Some businesses have musicians on salary to perform during regular business hours for ambience.

[@SuzanneJen]

Nils Kavanagh “Getting house” is when people applaud during a song/performance. For example, during or after an improvised solo, people in the audience might applaud, whistle or shout in excitement.

[@SSNUTHIN]

@@SuzanneJen thank you Suzanne!

[@nilskavanagh]

@@SuzanneJen oh ok thank you, was wondering if he meant house band but wasnt sure

[@blueeyedsoulman]

Jazz musicians have a bit of a secret lingo. Gettin' house=applause. Straw boss= not really the guy in control. It drives me nuts when non-musicians use "that cat" referring to a non-musician. It's meaningless. Louie was the first person to call male musicians cats and he coined the expression. It only means musician or the animal. Call a sculptor a "cat" and he might slug you with a statue. There are plenty of sources on the internet for lingo and slang.

[@jay_unc2713]

thought he was playing good bye pork pie hat at the start

[@robkunkel8833]

It is interesting that this musician speaks while holding the instrument. Does this give him a sense of confidence? ... or is this ego? I say that it is only for a feeling of confidence. All my life I wanted to play that instrument. Hold it proudly, my friend. Thanks, your egoless admirer.

[@fyimediaworld]

Or maybe the people recording him asked him to hold it.

[@farley576]

i think this is a snippet of a longer lesson, he probably plays it later on in the lesson

[@gracegrapes7772]

my dumbass read the title as ego like the damn waffle

[@santinovp9471]

Was that.... THE LICC?

[@matthewbalos1729]

0:05

[@hanmetalworks]

*sees title *is that like a personal attack or something?*

[@1024gain]

Double lip player spotted

[@cantina2425]

I guess i’m going to quit music then..

[@peter_wav]

Ree

[@peter_wav]

Normie

[@nicolaischmidt368]

K

[@rinahall]

Roo

[@robertduis6730]

Musicians ..... please do not leave your EGO behind the DOOR .....maybe more important?

[@josteinv.jordet257]

Trumpet is better than sax!🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️