Successful musicians consistently do things that unsuccessful
musicians are unable, or unwilling to do. As a musician it is your
responsibility to learn your instrument. Learn how it works, learn how
to
adjust and set it up for
maximum benefit
for you, the player. The learning just begins there.
A player also
needs to learn the music, the styles and thoroughly know the content and
repertoire. Most importantly, the successful player knows how to get
along with the other members in the band. They also have a back-up
instrument in case of emergency.
Better yet, each player in a band, trio or group situation should
learn enough material to cover a whole night by themselves. Yes, that’s
right each player needs to have a whole night of music ready to play.
The other members need to learn the tunes as well. So, 4 members equals 4
whole song lists that every other member is completely familiar with as
well.
Teach every member in the group your songs and learn theirs. Why?
What if a member or two fails to show for a gig? You already got it
covered. Right? No worries. The show must go on. And successful
musicians prove it will.
If you want to get asked back to a venue,
then do a good job. Show the boss you can handle any situation that
arises. Successful bands deliver the goods-always!
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Mr. Rick Mariner Owner and Founder and CEO of Haywire Custom
Guitars Inc.
He is a member of The Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
(A.S.I.A.) as well as a guitar player. Rick holds a bachelors degree
from University of Md.and a Masters degree from George Washington
University. Rick developed his exclusive 8 – Point “Gig- Ready” guitar
process that allows for Custom Guitars that are “GIG-READY”. With Rick’s
many years of development and guitar set-up experience, Haywire Guitar
shop “Builds satisfied players… one Haywire guitar at a time”.