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gchun · 03-30-2008, 01:45 AM

Aside from being proficient on your instrument, get out and circulate. Hang out and meet people, get into rehearsal bands, take lessons from the pros in your area, sit in on gigs and rehearsals where it is appropriate, etc. People need to hear you play and meet you. Once you do that, you have a better chance at getting "into" the biz.

For me, it was playing in a college jazz ensemble that was run by a working professional. He was often asked by contractors to recommend players. Also, I took lessons from one of the top call players and ended up subbing for him on some gigs. It can have a positive impact when someone else can speak highly of your playing skills/professionalism rather than you doing it yourself.

Good luck,
Garry

03-30-2008, 01:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
gchun Pianissimo User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 125	Re: Breaking into "the Biz" Aside from being proficient on your instrument, get out and circulate. Hang out and meet people, get into rehearsal bands, take lessons from the pros in your area, sit in on gigs and rehearsals where it is appropriate, etc. People need to hear you play and meet you. Once you do that, you have a better chance at getting "into" the biz. For me, it was playing in a college jazz ensemble that was run by a working professional. He was often asked by contractors to recommend players. Also, I took lessons from one of the top call players and ended up subbing for him on some gigs. It can have a positive impact when someone else can speak highly of your playing skills/professionalism rather than you doing it yourself. Good luck, Garry