How Do You Become A Professional Instrumentalist?
Do you want to learn how to play like Charlie Parker or Dizzie Gillispie? Well, then you’re at the right spot. This article will tell you how to play like a professional. Remember, all professionals don’t become professionals overnight. • First of all, the main point of becoming a professional instrumentalist is Practicing. After all, practice makes perfect! • When you have free time, listen to Classical or Jazz music. Rock and Punk won’t show you anything, while Gerry Mulligan and Duke Ellington will show you the way to play. Pop is great too. (Tower of Power baby!) • Buy an etude book. An etude book might sound boring, but it’ll raise your skill in sight reading music. • Study the history of music. Johann Sebastian Bach was a classical man, and he contributed lots to music. • Learn about your instrument well, and make sure you know your fingerings. Get a Fingering Chart; it won’t hurt to print one or buy one. • Last but most important, is practice. All those famous instrumentalists p
