jobs and play part-time. They
play in bars and restaurants;
outdoors in music festivals; and
concertize in NJ’s numerous arts
centers, theaters and libraries.
Some musicians take on stu-
dents. And generally, there is no
financial security. Similar to a
farmer’s schedule, a working mu-
sician’s bountiful season doesn’t
last all year long. It’s even more
challenging for a freelancer who
isn’t part of a set band that has
built a following; knows how to
get bookings; and works a lot.
One doesn’t stop being a musi-
cian. In some cases, it’s the only
skill one has. They frequently play
gigs that provide no artistic satis-
faction and aren’t worth the time
and energy it takes to fulfill them.
Money isn’t always the reason for
accepting a gig, especially one
that’s short on pay. Sometimes, a
player is asked to do a favor that
translates as low pay. In any case,
a player must keep playing to
stay relevant. And, often, being
true to oneself becomes an inner
conflict with symptoms.
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