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The BuZZ · 04-22-2007, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kadleck

Hi Mike -

It all depends on what you'd get out of it. When I moved to NYC, my trumpet teacher at New Eng. Conservatory (John McNeil) told me to take every free gig and rehearsal I could find, just to get myself out there. It was great advice.

Certainly, in your case this may not apply. You have a steady gig. The benefit for you would (I assume) have been to hook up with some great players. The question is: was Gibson really making no $ off of this "showcase", or were they just trying to get free entertainment? Perhaps the band decided to play just to gain some exposure, which makes sense.

If they called you once, they'll probably call you again. Maybe a "sorry I couldn't do the Gibson thing, please try me again" phone call might be a good thing to do.

Thanks Mike -
Tony

I would agree with the previous post that it all depends on what you wish to get from the experience. Of course it is always a fine line from under-selling yourself and other musicians and getting yourself out there. You have to do both, like anything else balance is the desired goal in my eyes. You state that you are a teacher (as I) and that you have all the $$$ you need............hmm......maybe I should move down your way!
Peace