We spoke in a previous article about regularly redefining and evaluating yourself as a musician. I’ve been doing this for the past two decades, and it’s always a work in progress. I do a lot of sight-reading (American Idol, soundtrack sessions, etc.), and I often play shows with little or no rehearsal. Although there’s never a dull moment in this line of work, it can be taxing because I can’t afford to fail.

March 2018 Issue