Two parts to this question:
Why are you a musician?
>>>> when I graduated from college, I realized that all my early jazz experience was going to have to encompass a much wider spectrum of pop music to be in a position to make a decent living in music ( which for me was studio and commercial work ). Therefore, I learned how all kinds of music worked and learned to play and write it effectively. I didn't have to LIKE all of it, but I did need to be able to work with it with a smile on my face for the clients. Basically, this enabled me to achieve a lucrative life in the music business. While never arriving at the pinnacle of the studio pyramid, I did well enough to retire after 38+ years ..
What is "success" as a musician?
>>> success for me was to to survive as I described above, thereby allowing me to resume my lifelong love of jazz bu writing and producing my own music as a "hobby"
success for others may exist upon a more aesthetic level by pushing the music forward .there are many paths.
www.philkellymusic.com
No, I'm not having an identity crisis
I've found myself redefining these terms over the years.
Thought it would be interesting to hear others respond.
Thanks!
(Sorry, didn't know how to set this up as a poll. It may need to be moved elsewhere)
Why are you a musician?
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Originally Posted by ready_rover
