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kadleck · 01-19-2007, 12:24 AM

Baroque -

Thanks for the question. I guess one of the cool things about being a freelancer is that no week is really "typical". One week can be extremely light then the next week you may barely have time to eat (although those weeks are few & far between anymore).

I'll give you my current week (which I would consider normal): Monday- taught one lesson; Tuesday- played a (3 hr.) recording session for a broadway show that's coming up in March; Wednesday- "Tarzan" at 2PM, played a flugelhorn solo on the new Frankie Valli CD at 5PM, "Tarzan" again at 8PM; Thursday- 3 hr. rehearsal for Kristen Chenoweth at the Metropolitan Opera; Friday- more rehearsals for Chenoweth 11-1, 2-5 and the concert at 8PM; Saturday- recording session 10-1 (don't know the artist yet, just the studio) "Tarzan" at 2PM, "Tarzan" at 8PM; Sunday "Tarzan" at 1PM, "Tarzan" at 6:30PM.

Also, I live a hour outside of NYC, so if you add (substantial) commuting time, they can make for long days. For me, having a show is a big plus, especially during the slow weeks. It's not always (read: NEVER) high art, but it is good, steady income.

Thanks -
Tony

01-19-2007, 12:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
kadleck Artist in Residence Piano User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: new york Posts: 473	Re: Typical Week? Baroque - Thanks for the question. I guess one of the cool things about being a freelancer is that no week is really "typical". One week can be extremely light then the next week you may barely have time to eat (although those weeks are few & far between anymore). I'll give you my current week (which I would consider normal): Monday- taught one lesson; Tuesday- played a (3 hr.) recording session for a broadway show that's coming up in March; Wednesday- "Tarzan" at 2PM, played a flugelhorn solo on the new Frankie Valli CD at 5PM, "Tarzan" again at 8PM; Thursday- 3 hr. rehearsal for Kristen Chenoweth at the Metropolitan Opera; Friday- more rehearsals for Chenoweth 11-1, 2-5 and the concert at 8PM; Saturday- recording session 10-1 (don't know the artist yet, just the studio) "Tarzan" at 2PM, "Tarzan" at 8PM; Sunday "Tarzan" at 1PM, "Tarzan" at 6:30PM. Also, I live a hour outside of NYC, so if you add (substantial) commuting time, they can make for long days. For me, having a show is a big plus, especially during the slow weeks. It's not always (read: NEVER) high art, but it is good, steady income. Thanks - Tony