Comments on: The question of professionalism in the music industry: what does it mean? http://blog.musicadium.com/general/professionalism-what-does-it-mean/2133/ Industry news and general discussion on Digital Distribution Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:26:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: groupon reviews http://blog.musicadium.com/general/professionalism-what-does-it-mean/2133/comment-page-1/#comment-3610 groupon reviews Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:47:54 +0000 http://blog.musicadium.com/?p=2133#comment-3610 I don't typically get to read things that make me laugh but your article really made me explode into laughter. You are such a funny writer with entertaining subjects. Continue the great work you do. I don’t typically get to read things that make me laugh but your article really made me explode into laughter. You are such a funny writer with entertaining subjects. Continue the great work you do.

]]> By: Julia http://blog.musicadium.com/general/professionalism-what-does-it-mean/2133/comment-page-1/#comment-1578 Julia Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:02:15 +0000 http://blog.musicadium.com/?p=2133#comment-1578 These points are rooted in common sense and general politeness, but I am consistently surprised by how many artists refuse to follow them. Thanks for putting it out there, Tim! :) These points are rooted in common sense and general politeness, but I am consistently surprised by how many artists refuse to follow them. Thanks for putting it out there, Tim! :)

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]]> By: Tim http://blog.musicadium.com/general/professionalism-what-does-it-mean/2133/comment-page-1/#comment-1563 Tim Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:19:10 +0000 http://blog.musicadium.com/?p=2133#comment-1563 Agreed, Joe.  You are exactly right that bands should be doing all of these things by default.  I think some bands though, would be surprised how much quicker they'd get places if they observed a few of these simple rules. Agreed, Joe.  You are exactly right that bands should be doing all of these things by default.  I think some bands though, would be surprised how much quicker they’d get places if they observed a few of these simple rules.

]]> By: Joe http://blog.musicadium.com/general/professionalism-what-does-it-mean/2133/comment-page-1/#comment-1562 Joe Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:31:32 +0000 http://blog.musicadium.com/?p=2133#comment-1562 Personally, I believe professionalism in the music industry is paramount to making it obvious that you are serious about your band, your goals and your desire to put on a good show and work with organisers to make it a good show. It will only make you a more attractive band to work with in the future. Being polite, helping out with gear and backline, making sure you're on time, both to the venue and with your alloted set time, are common sense things which I think all live musicians should already be doing. We've played after bands that go 20 minutes over their allotted time and its actually quite frustrating, because its your time they're eating into, not to mention your soundcheck! Thankfully most musicians/bands you meet are good people and will help you out when you need it or will appreciate your help during a show but the ones that don't respect the bands and organisers that are giving them the opportunity of playing are only going to make themselves less attractive next time round. Personally, I believe professionalism in the music industry is paramount to making it obvious that you are serious about your band, your goals and your desire to put on a good show and work with organisers to make it a good show. It will only make you a more attractive band to work with in the future. Being polite, helping out with gear and backline, making sure you’re on time, both to the venue and with your alloted set time, are common sense things which I think all live musicians should already be doing.

We’ve played after bands that go 20 minutes over their allotted time and its actually quite frustrating, because its your time they’re eating into, not to mention your soundcheck!

Thankfully most musicians/bands you meet are good people and will help you out when you need it or will appreciate your help during a show but the ones that don’t respect the bands and organisers that are giving them the opportunity of playing are only going to make themselves less attractive next time round.

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