Any Musicians out here?

[ppete3]

Looking to connect with people who enjoy making music in one form or another. I sing and play keyboard (among other things) in addition to writing music. How about you all?

 

[WhiteMountainCuck]

I play bass and guitar. We have regular “jams” at our house where friends come over and we sing songs all night. All ages parties. We put chords and lyrics on the computer/TV so everyone can follow along. We have an upright piano, acoustic guitar and bass, mandolin and bunch of assorted drums. It’s a monthly meeting that I look forward to all month.

 

[lifeis2short2b]

I played the male organ and the skin flute.
Sorry I can't help myself sometimes. Think of it as a bump

 

[ppete3]

I play bass and guitar. We have regular “jams” at our house where friends come over and we sing songs all night. All ages parties. We put chords and lyrics on the computer/TV so everyone can follow along. We have an upright piano, acoustic guitar and bass, mandolin and bunch of assorted drums. It’s a monthly meeting that I look forward to all month.

That sounds like so much fun. I miss having a group of friends I could play music with

 

[WhiteMountainCuck]

That sounds like so much fun. I miss having a group of friends I could play music with

It’s great. We are having a party tomorrow, Saturday, at friends for her birthday. They have piano and we will jam.

 

[ppete3]

It’s great. We are having a party tomorrow, Saturday, at friends for her birthday. They have piano and we will jam.

Any particular genres that you gravitate towards?

 

[Mythley]

I sing in 3 choirs, 2 bands, and assist children’s choir. I was in 2 other bands and other choirs before I moved across the country.

 

[ppete3]

I sing in 3 choirs, 2 bands, and assist children’s choir. I was in 2 other bands and other choirs before I moved across the country.

I love that. Do you sing professionally then?

 

[WhiteMountainCuck]

Any particular genres that you gravitate towards?

Pop and rock at the jams. Try to find songs that people know, so all can sing along.

 

[Mythley]

I love that. Do you sing professionally then?

Boy, that’s a complicated question. There are so few opportunities and not enough money in the arts, so no it’s not my job, I don’t make a living at it. I have been paid for performances, I’m recognized in public as a performer, I invest at least 8 hours a week in rehearsals or music learning, I am able to do things musically that other “professionals” can do, so in many ways, yes I am.

 

[Alexxx90]

Looking to connect with people who enjoy making music in one form or another. I sing and play keyboard (among other things) in addition to writing music. How about you all?

Guitar and bass, very poorly. I’ve been in a few terrible (but fun) bands.

 

[ppete3]

Boy, that’s a complicated question. There are so few opportunities and not enough money in the arts, so no it’s not my job, I don’t make a living at it. I have been paid for performances, I’m recognized in public as a performer, I invest at least 8 hours a week in rehearsals or music learning, I am able to do things musically that other “professionals” can do, so in many ways, yes I am.

So much time to devote to music without getting paid substantially. How do you manage that with a day job?

 

[ppete3]

Guitar and bass, very poorly. I’ve been in a few terrible (but fun) bands.

As long as it's fun, I don't see any problems

 

[always__thinking]

I play piano and I sing in a few ensembles. Like @Mythley I get paid for a good deal of it, but not nearly enough to do full time. I joke that I'm "semi-pro." But it's good to have the opportunity to make so much music with others. It's one of the true joys in my life.

 

[Mythley]

So much time to devote to music without getting paid substantially. How do you manage that with a day job?

I’m a trophy wife baby. I got me a nice sugar daddy who lets me play in the sandbox with y’all while encouraging me in all my endeavors.

 

[KR22]

I’m a trophy wife baby. I got me a nice sugar daddy who lets me play in the sandbox with y’all while encouraging me in all my endeavors.

Just fantastic!

 

[Zolitair]

I am a music theory and trumpet teacher. 95% classic music, but used to have a greek rock band with some friends when we were younger.