AboutPatrick Expertise I can answer questions pertaining to beginner or expert acoustic or electric guitar. Guitar repair and set up. Song writing and basic copyright laws. Recording music in the studio or live recording and set up. Questions concerning, booking your band and what wages you can expect.
Experience I have played guitar for 40 years and performed for over 30 years.
During this time I have gained knowledge of the music business in Guitar repairs, makes and models, equipment for guitar and recording. By doing my own work, I have saved hundreds of dollars. I am not a legal expert, but I have knowledge of the music business and I keep up with the changes in the business.
Awards and Honors I have songs that I wrote that have been recognized by Billboard and I had a top ten country song in Europe. I have a band that has worked together for 20years and we still make our living playing music. I love this business and like to help others learn about this exciting business.
Expert: Patrick Date: 5/30/2008 Subject: being a guitarist for a band
Question 1.What are the rewards of being in this career?
2.The stresses or other negative things?
3.What is a typical day like?
4.What do people in the career recommend you do to prepare?
5.How much do they make a year?
6.What type of education do you need?
Answer Alejandro,
The rewards of a music career is in the heart of the one that pursues it. Each one has their own reasons for being a musician or entertainer, but as for me, it has always been in my blood, per say.
The stresses of being a musician are not much different from running and owning your own business. Paper work, footwork and advertising your product is essential in succeeding and having a good imagination helps in that process.
The sky is the limit on how much you can earn as an entertainer or musician, but training is essential and daily. There are some who can teach themselves and then there are those who need a professional teacher, still there are some that will never be able to make music their career, as far as actually making the music. Those people will either go on to something different or find another place in the music business that is more suited for them.
If you are interested in a career in the music business, prepare to work harder then most and not have much time for other things in your life other then music.
