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Missing out by not being able to read music?

#461
Roy Vogt said:
Just a glance into my world again:
I just booked a weekend as part of a rhythm section doing John Tesh-style instrumentals with an orchestra for $1500 plus per diem, flights and rooms. I would have to read to be able to do this gig.
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How does a guy get on your sub list, Roy? :D
 
#467
StrangerDanger said:
You have been playing for 25 years and have never played out? You have no idea what you are missing. That's like saying you eat cake everyday but you've never had icing. I feel very sorry for you. Although I can't read so you may feel sorry for me too.

Music is for sharing.
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+1. Even though I finally had it up to here with drug dealers etc. (I gigged in Austin, TX where you just had to tolerate that, at least back in the 80's), I got a lot out of actually gigging on stage until I quit.

I even tried to play at a local jam about a year ago, but was helpless because of hearing problems and was hurried off the stage after 2 songs (nothing like a deef musician to turn the audience off!).

I could play small combos I bet where the volume is low enough for me to be able to hear and, if an opportunity came up, I'd probably go ahead and do it.

But I did all that playing without being able to read. I'm obviously not advocating that but it is doable with Rock or C&W gigs. If I wanted to be a professional, there's no way I'd even attempt it without being able to read somewhat.

LS
 

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