What’s going on in the that musical numbskull of yours? =)
The way we think, behave, feel, act, talk, believe and value will affect the way we approach our music career.
At this age and time that I write this, musicians need a new way of thinking. 100 years from now musicians should be able to apply for jobs at a music company just like applying at McDonalds, except for the pay rate of course. Or maybe a 100 years from now to become a musician that is in demand, the industry needs to see real value and demand for our services.
How do we get to that point?
Good question…
I believe we need to change the way we think and create new innovative job descriptions.
What new jobs?
I’m still working on it. In the meantime I have compiled this massive list of attributes and qualities a thinking musicianshould have. (My opinion of course.)
A thinking musician…
- Serves
- Networks
- Seeks relationships
- Grateful
- Passionate
- Manages household
- Manages time
- Invests
- Saves
- Respectable
- Friendly
- Fearless
- Reads daily
- Listens
- Adaptable
- Collaborative
- Anticipates
- Prepared
- Persistent
- Playful
- Mastered technique
- Mastered music theory
- Mastered their instrument
- Composes
- Early
- Team player
- Creative
- Grooves
- Style
- Stands out
- Connects
- Gives eye contact
- Smiles
- Lifelong learner
- Physically healthy
- Learns from his failures
- Dedicated
- Disciplined
- Practices daily
- Never borrows
- Never loans
- Gives
- Fights back
- Stubborn
- Helpful
- Energetic
- Leader
- Entrepreneur
- Wise
- Hard working
- Selfless
- Character
- Communicates
- Focused
- Teachable
- Curious
- Asks questions
- Patient
- Careful
- Seeker
- Humble
- Perfectionist
- Loves people
Whoa, this list scares me… Geez!
But it’s a nice list. A list that will serve all future thinking musicians looking to make an impact in this amazing little third rock from the sun.
Number 34 “lifelong learner” I believe is probably one of the main components to a successful life, career and pocketbook. Take this one to heart, without constantly learning, growing mentally and emotionally we will always lose sight of the bigger picture.
Read all 63 qualities and examine your career and see if there is anything missing and grade yourself. Please don’t hesitate and mention if there is any other quality that you think is missing. Let me know in the comment section below.
Question…