As a dedicated jazz pianist, I thought I'd post this in the club forum for my club (the Jazz club) and in this public forum. Any suggestions welcome.
I am about to audition for a position as a jazz pianist in a local combo. The position is very privileged, and the combo player is essentially the best jazz pianist in the community. Problem is, there's another guy running against me who is very formidable. I am taking extra jazz lessons, but the guy has much more experience under his belt than I, and the combo organizers feel they owe him for a favor that he did for them in the past. Other problem is, everyone's saying I'm really the better pianist, a statement to which I (obviously) agree. Any tips for getting a better chance to beat the guy in the auditions (this October)?
Originally posted by scherzoYou need to seperate from the pack by being obviously better. If you just think your better than most, but in reality you are just the common delusional musician then anything could happen. Roll the dice and hope for the best.
As a dedicated jazz pianist, I thought I'd post this in the club forum for my club (the Jazz club) and in this public forum. Any suggestions welcome.
I am about to audition for a position as a jazz pianist in a local combo. The position is very privileged, and the combo player is essentially the best jazz pianist in the community. Problem is, there's anot ...[text shortened]... agree. Any tips for getting a better chance to beat the guy in the auditions (this October)?
Originally posted by Sam The ShamYou've missed your calling.
Then wear a fez and dark sunglasses. Smoke with a big long cigarette holder. Dress in a cheap ill-fitting suit with a bow tie. Develop an evil, sadistic Peter Lorre giggle and laugh insanely when you play. I bet it would look perfect on you.
Or do you have a show?
Originally posted by DoctorScribblesThis is a better suggestion than most people realize. If you DRESS like a great jazz musician, people are going to think you ARE a great jazz musician. Would you show up to the audition wearing a bathing suit? I hope the answer is no. But most people don't think twice about showing up in tennis shoes, khaki's and a shirt 2 sizes too big.
Get a hat like Thelonious Monk.
Wear black pants, a black collared shirt and black dress shoes/boots. Look like a professional ready for a gig when you show up to the audition, and then let your talents speak for themselves.
Good luck!
Originally posted by PBE6this ain't the 50's man.
This is a better suggestion than most people realize. If you DRESS like a great jazz musician, people are going to think you ARE a great jazz musician. Would you show up to the audition wearing a bathing suit? I hope the answer is no. But most people don't think twice about showing up in tennis shoes, khaki's and a shirt 2 sizes too big.
Wear black pants ...[text shortened]... hen you show up to the audition, and then let your talents speak for themselves.
Good luck!
Let your talent speak for itself. Costumes are for chumps.
Originally posted by Sam The ShamHow dumb do you think I am?
Then wear a fez and dark sunglasses. Smoke with a big long cigarette holder. Dress in a cheap ill-fitting suit with a bow tie. Develop an evil, sadistic Peter Lorre giggle and laugh insanely when you play. I bet it would look perfect on you.
Originally posted by Bosse de NageI have been envolved with the music scene most of my adult life, as a musician, and as a booking agent. To many times I see individuals with average talent thinking they are the next big thing. A little talent is a dangerous thing. Ego can drag the best man down. Just knowing that there are tons of people out there that can play you under the rug can be somewhat depressing after years of trying to be just good.
Say more about the Common Delusional Musician.