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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[JayStapley]

I’m a pro with 50 years in the business. My tips are “On time, In time, In tune.”

[johnanthony]

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! 🙌🏼

[visionquest]

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.

[psworshipdrumsrr]

Good stuff.
Shout out to churches, that groomed me for playing professionally; we were required to sound, act, and look the part, or we simply weren’t allowed to play.

[John-bdgz]

I've been a band leader for decades, here is what some musicians do that bugs me the most:
1 - Not going over the songs at home.
2 - Showing up late.
3 - Bad communication by phone, text or email.
4 - Not being honest.
5 - Showing up drunk.
6 - Dressed sloppy, I run RnB bands, not rock.
7 - Expecting more money than is realistic for the situation.

[DielectricFailure]

I think how you dress depends on the music you are involved in.

[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.”

[jasonmoccaldi]

Your audience is your clients. If the crowd isnt feeling what your doing, you need to be able to adapt quickly. Always play to the crowd. So many times ive seen bands refuse requests while bombing. No! They arent there to see you. They are there to be entertained. Make sure you are always checking you ego at the door and provide the crowd with a memorable performance. If you have to play sweet home Alabama for the umteenth time but it makes them happy, the bar owners will most likely appreciate your sacrifice for the betterment of your audience approval.

[BrooklynRagtag]

Full time professional musician for decades here and I can attest these are accurate. The only exception is that "professional attire" is context dependent. I mainly music direct and/or tour with pop artists and I can't remember that last gig I did that called for a suit (though I definitely have one). It certainly won't hurt your career being the sharpest dressed on the gig, but just like in the actual music, context is everything.

[johnbunting]

Other than being on time and communication as essentials for being a pro, this guy is putting our blanket statement based on the one genre he plays in. It's different based on the genre you play in. Not everyone plays in a black suit and tie

[JimmyMRollins]

One of my friends told me that it's 15% talent and 85% business when it comes to being a pro musician.

[RockUDeath]

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? 🤦🏻‍♂️🎹🔊🎶

[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.

[rexbidextrous]

50 years here. all good points and true. what depresses me is the lack of professional skills of people you have to encounter to get work. club owners, food and beverage managers etc. who are more about their own ego, than taking you seriously when you try to discuss issues with them. no professional respect or courtesy

[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.

[rickpearce]

100% correct on every issue. The time issue is a major one for me. If you are not very early to a gig, you are late.

[Thedustymichaels]

I’m looking back on 30 years, and I can honestly say that being on time is all that matters. Any sentence involving phrases like; «things to do», «busy life», «a lot going on» is not just a lame excuse for being late. It’s also a lame excuse for;
1. Not being prepared.
2. Not knowing the music.
3. Not taking it seriously.

[Theweeze]

Thank you, brother, sometimes bringing the hard news hurts… But people who really like you will tell you the truth.

[neetrab]

4:16 - "You don't know how to entertain" - that's the one.

[LegatoTactics]

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