Music Professional

[Soulpieced]

I don't suppose we have anyone who could call themselves a "music professional" on these boards? Anything from actually playing an instrument professionally to working at a music store? Any response would be nice, but I need someone who can claim to be a professional. My topic of study is looking into the history of punk music, but I do not necessarily need someone specializing in that.

[Ilvane]

I'm a classically trained singer, and I also sing in choirs as well as in a Blues band.

I don't exactly make a living at it, but I do get paid to sing regularly.

I'll help you out if I can.

-A

[peam]

I'm punk rock incarnate.

What do you need to know?

[Soulpieced]

Sorry Peam, got that part covered, I need an actual professional.

[Makkah]

PEAM GOT JUKED

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[peam]

Oh snap.

[Chyrain]

I was doing some PR work for a rock/metal band that recently broke up if that qualifies.

[Latrinsorm]

I think I'm a semi-pro, or something, because I (and my band) get paid to play, but we don't make a living off of it. But we play real music, so I dunno if our experience is relevant to punk rock.

[peam]

Why isn't punk rock real music?

Prepare to be burned.

[Artha]

Because it sucks.

/can't argue with that.

[peam]

Excellent point. :rolleyes:

[Latrinsorm]

Originally posted by peam
Why isn't punk rock real music?Reactionary genres (or reactionary anythings, for that matter) are stupid when what they're reacting against is gone.
Prepare to be burned. Where's a prepared smiley when you need one. :medieval: will have to do.

[peam]

Society, government and the like still exist in very similar forms. Thanks.

[Edited on 4-18-2004 by peam]

[MPSorc]

I do have a past in music, band geek if ya wanna call me that but it paid for 3 years of college for me which is why i did it. Maybe if you ask a couple questions here or a little more info on what you are needing im sure someone here could help you out, might be something some of us know, or is it more on the lines of an interview type study you are doing?

[Soulpieced]

I'm pretty sure Ilvane has the qualifications I need. I just need to find a way to fit it in to what I'm doing.

[Celexei]

well...i currently work in a music store..124 Music specialize in mainly guitarists gear and such...but we do other business. Weekends i work in a rock band (lead guitarist) around the local joints...it pays the bills, call it professional or what ya will i just love and live for music.

[Latrinsorm]

Originally posted by peam
Society, government and the like still exist in very similar forms. Thanks.

[Edited on 4-18-2004 by peam] Yeah, the Me generation is still going strong... no wait it's a completely different society.

And Bush sure is a hell of a lot like Reagen... well no he isn't.

At least disco is still around, crap, that's gone too.

You're welcome.

[AnticorRifling]

Originally posted by Celexei
well...i currently work in a music store..124 Music specialize in mainly guitarists gear and such...but we do other business. Weekends i work in a rock band (lead guitarist) around the local joints...it pays the bills, call it professional or what ya will i just love and live for music.

What bills? You're homeless remember!!

[Celexei]

Originally posted by Latrinsorm

At least disco is still around, crap, that's gone too.



Disco has evolved into Electronica and Techno

[Skirmisher]

Originally posted by peam
Society, government and the like still exist in very similar forms. Thanks.

[Edited on 4-18-2004 by peam]

Fight the Power! :cheers:

[Amaron]

A bit late here..

I am a full time music teacher and free lance in Pit orchestras.

I teach 7&8 chorus and small ensembles plus ORFF ensembles and general music. Special ed general music and I am assistant band director at our high school.

I play clarinet and Sax in in musical pit orchestras.

So if you need anything let me know..

J

[Edited on 4-19-2004 by Amaron]

[Jazuela]

Does past profession count? I was a professional musician throughout college and beyond, having obtained a busker's license to perform in Harvard Square and the Boston Commons. I played at several clubs, and performed with a band at a benefit concert for the American Indian Council. I also appear as back-up vocals on a single (back when it was recorded on vynyl, it was called a 45).

I don't play guitar professionally anymore, but made a living at it for 7 years.

[Soulpieced]

I got what I needed from Celexei. Thanks for all the responses though guys.

[Skirmisher]

I took piano lessons when I was in first grade.

[Xcalibur]

I got pianist's fingers (long thin fingers)

Guitard neophyte, though. :(