Re: setion musician
If English isn't your first language, then skip to
Chapter 2.
Chapter 1:
If English
is your first language, you
really need to work on it. I'm not trying to beat you up here, but its relevant to your question, and at 15 years old, you should know better. Here's the thing - since you're typing in a public forum, you have the time to compose your message. Even at my age, I have a dictionary right beside my computer. If I want to use a word that I'm not sure of the spelling, I look it up. Simply because I want to put my best face forward, especially when asking others for help. It shows a lack of self-respect on your part that you didn't bother to construct your post in a way thats easier to read, which then influences how much effort someone else is going to put forth to help you.
Ok, enough spanking. :laugh2:
Chapter 2:
Once you deal with Chapter 1, (so you can fill out a job application), try to see if you can get a job in a guitar, or music store. One of those ones like GC or something that doesn't require real experienced people is a good start. (BTW - thats not a slam on you, just you know how those places are, and you might get your foot in the door there.) If you can get into one of those places, take the time to learn your product well, so that you can talk intelligently about it to customers. Your customers will appreciate it and remember you - and
thats what I'm going to touch on next. Learn the concept of
"networking". It simply means that you try to cultivate relationships with folks you meet while doing simple sales. You never know who you might run into. Give a hoot about everybody, and go the extra mile to serve them.
At some point in time, if you haven't been "discovered" yet, be prepared to move on to a better music/guitar store, now that you have some retail experience. Hopefully, you may have "networked" somebody else in a better store. Perhaps a smaller, more personal type store where you can learn more about "the ropes". The thing is, you want to try to work your way up the ladder of contacts and opportunity, in large part, by the people you come in contact with. Someone, somewhere has to get to know who you are and what your skill levels are. All the better if you're building them as you go. Make yourself desirable, needed, and valuable. Keep your ears and eyes open, and don't burn bridges.
As I think of more, I'll try to add it.
BTW - I used to work consumer audio, and through contacts there, moved up to pro audio, and worked in a small recording studio. We also did small shows. I was a small-time "roadie". I got to meet Livingston Taylor, (James little brother), The Ohio Players, I built the microphone cables for the Broadway show, "The Wiz", and numerous other little "accomplishments". Unfortunately, at the time, I didn't know, or understand, myself what I'm telling you now, and missed some golden opportunities. Don't let it happen to you.
But . . . learn to spell first. :laugh2:
Take care buddy.
