How Do You Become A Jazz Musician?
Traditionally, being a jazz musician meant dedicating yourself to it and living in poverty. Jazz is a tough sell because musicians generally don’t fill arenas and sell millions of CDs like rock bands. That doesn’t mean you can’t make money, but you have to love the music more than the money. Step 1 Learn about the history of the music. Jazz is more like classical music than rock or country. The rhythms, techniques and sub-genres are all tied up with its history. You must understand it to be an effective jazz musician. Step 2 Find others to play gigs with you. It’s best to start in a band so you have their support and inspiration. Once you’ve got experience with a band, you can do solo gigs and record your own work. Step 3 Practice at least four times a week. You should set aside at least one day a week to play with others, as the challenge of keeping up with other instruments will help you grow as a musician. You still need some time alone, though, to experiment and perfect your techni
