I am a professional musician. I started studying violin in 1966. I went to the conservatory and studied very hard. I practiced several hours a day. I went to college and majored in Music. I have three music degrees and several certifications. I have published several of my own compositions and have recorded on over 50 others over the years.
I am a professional. Professional means I get paid. Passing the hat is not getting paid.
If you frequent these free places where you can hear music for free, please offer to give the band a tip. I suggest $50, but then that's just me.
It's a shame that these venues make money off the backs of musicians. I won't give them my business. Not now, and not ever. I won't tell my students to shop at their locations and I won't recommend their services ever to friends, colleagues or family. Not now and not ever.
You shouldn't either.
I am a professional. Professional means I get paid. Passing the hat is not getting paid.
If you frequent these free places where you can hear music for free, please offer to give the band a tip. I suggest $50, but then that's just me.
It's a shame that these venues make money off the backs of musicians. I won't give them my business. Not now, and not ever. I won't tell my students to shop at their locations and I won't recommend their services ever to friends, colleagues or family. Not now and not ever.
You shouldn't either.