Six Characteristics of Successful Working Musicians

www.musiciansun... Musicians Unite is thrilled to bring you the second of three exclusive educational videos created for us by renowned bassist/author/educator Jayme Lewis. In this installment Jayme reviews the six important characteristics that all successful working musicians must have. He reviews what you need to do to excel your musical career forward. No matter your age, style, skill or experience level, every musician will learn something valuable!
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[@janellesadler]

I love this, Jayme! Always good to be reminded at every stage of a career.

[@manuiglesias9022]

I could not possibly check how useful this advice is, I am still too young. But everything sounds completely reasonable and sounds like excellent advice, especially for aspiring musicians. Thank you very much. This video is for sure underrated

[@jdb123ize]

WoW, more light, Im hanging on every word. I wanna play the same songs 50 million times lol. Passion

[@miltonchavez1262]

Good things to consider.

[@doren_rhea]

Hey I’m 17, last year of high school. Music is my life. I love playing guitar, song writing, singing and performing. I am still trying to figure out “exactly” what I want to do after I graduate, whether that’s going to college or trying to find a mentor. Either way I’ve been looking for direction. Any tips?

[@hehmda678]

Have you tried working on creating/releasing great music haha?

[@ChrisHayworth100]

Don't have an ego, be approachable, be respectful to the guy who is hiring you, most importantly if the talent starts talking you stop what you're doing and start listening. If you still need some advice then add me on Facebook and I'll see what I can do. Good luck

[@finnjuniperdenaro]

Awesome Awesome! "Music is my Life." You said it! Keep that spirit and I think you'll go far. If you deep dive into every jam you have then your mastery will emerge ✊💛🌻

[@Donmosjbat]

All this advice are so true.. I mean d moment I realize all u said in my music life I began doing good quality music.. a few are at my channel.. though I will breakthrough someday.. ✅👌

[@vierto8878]

Mr Lewis thanks for the all explanations,Im you fan about your serious, realist and funny way of working, Im Brazilian composer, arranger,songwriter and I use to compose using the all americas languages as portuguese, english and spanish, I have more than hundred own compositinos from samba, bossa, to romantic spanish songs and a bit soul ballads in english, so my work in music is compose, play , record, and I need to show it sell it cause I know and the few people that hear it agree that sounds good... I Know that Im a hit maker but I need a structure to show it... thanks!!!!!!!!!

[@VoyagerAlex]

This video is fantastic. Thanks Jayme and Musicians Unite for doing it. I'm a working bassist.. I do original music touring and have regular covers gigs in all kinds of genres. Some great and valuable tips. I especially like the "Check your ego at the door" one. Being a prick gets you nowhere in my mind. I'd much rather work with a crap musician thats nice than a rude Victor Wooten with an entitlement complex! Thanks again :)

[@michaelberry530]

This is the exact video topic I was looking for thank you for the all the great info.

[@MusiciansUnite1]

Glad you enjoyed the video Michael, good luck!!

[@maulikbhandari5886]

Thankyou so much🙌

[@MusiciansUnite1]

Again, thanks Alex! We'll be providing all kinds of educational and entertaining videos as part of our website. Thanks for watching!

[@musicalmotors]

Really good advice, thanks. I wish more players (and vocalists!) listened to the overall sound more. It’s huge. I noticed you didn’t say they asked you to play slap bass. Is this a skill that is expected in working bassists?

[@Terrahoskins]

I’m a singer who didn’t go to music school, etc. and the guys in my band are very good musicians. I feel lucky about that! But I spend a lot of time listening to the big picture. Luckily my guys are good at interpreting what I want. I do wish I had more technical knowledge though. It would help.

[@AceBambam]

But i wanna be a rockstar

[@AaronKoskelainenBass]

This was very good and helpful video! Thanks!

[@MrDanee22]

Let's Rock 🎸

[@NikLyons]

nice tips!

[@MrNkuruber]

thank you

[@rajharde8563]

Nice 1...impressive...

[@naufaladen2401]

Really helpful...

[@sarathranjan5991]

Good one

[@rizziere.jackmystery]

Hi men i'm from Santiago Chile and is great to understand all of the stuff that you say for been a good musician and make a good job. I want you ask you if you can make this kind of service here in my country...jeje, i know that is no closer from you, but if some day i will travel, know how i can contact to you (email). Thanks for your atention, and let's go work with music ;).

[@user-ct8pd1pw2n]

What do you do in the music industry?

[@richardtoth7240]

I think I'm a bit late for the drawing :(

[@ShepDawg]

Good advice bro, enjoyed the video!

[@KylePickard]

Hey man! I love this video and its super helpful! Any advice for getting wedding gigs and funerals?

[@MikaelLewisify]

Kyle Pickard...funerals??

[@GemmaDoyleOfficial]

Cute face, helps. Can you recommend ways to enable more clients to find an artist they would really enjoy, given the chance? Thank you, Gemma

[@jmfs3497]

Love the comment at the end: "...you love doing this? Well, come on in."

[@xolanilingela8789]

Hi. Are you able to give tips for African traditional gospel music?

[@dylc413]

Listening is knowing when NOT to play.

[@Leo-vy9bk]

What about a singer????

[@GeoffStrehlMusic]

You have a great attitude!

[@kahyui2486]

U still alive

[@solarr2297]

Thank you

[@briangoodwin7176]

Good pointers!

[@davidwright5657]

It would be awesome if musicians are willing to provide transportation; granted if the other musician with no transportation, will commit? That's why I probably didn't get in two bands. Just because I don't have a car, doesn't mean I don't want this career. Yes I have to work harder but it's worth it to me. Why waste many years just over a bad day?

[@Anjuska2010]

Good job. Thanks for stressing out some things that are really interesting and important!

[@AshishYadav-qc7hr]

Wow man.. needed this.. thank you

[@austinofficial3528]

Very wise. Felt like I was reading a well written book. Thanks bud!

[@santsounds]

10/10.

[@nogoogleplus]

6 Characteristics of Successful Musicians: 1.) must be very good at delivering pizzas :)