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GordonH · 04-04-2008, 03:20 PM

As Wilmer said "Flexibility of style" has to be one of the most important issues.

In the UK we have a player called Derek Watkins who has done big band, Bond film scores, Harry Potter and all sorts of other things across many different styles and i think the ability to do that has helped him earn a consistent living.

Its got to make a difference if you are able to play comfortably in a wide range of settings.

04-04-2008, 03:20 PM	#18 (permalink)
GordonH Mezzo Piano User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Scotland Brand: Monette Posts: 564	Re: Range needed to be a pro? As Wilmer said "Flexibility of style" has to be one of the most important issues. In the UK we have a player called Derek Watkins who has done big band, Bond film scores, Harry Potter and all sorts of other things across many different styles and i think the ability to do that has helped him earn a consistent living. Its got to make a difference if you are able to play comfortably in a wide range of settings.
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