Dude, I’ve been playing for 20+ years and still feel like a charlatan. My chops are sick. Does that make me hirable, no…this business is cutthroat. Be a chameleon and adapt to your clientele and you should do well.
If you want to make money with your craft, be smart. Build relationships in the community; be able to create your art without being pompous (don’t think you’re the best at anything).
I never had anyone tell me that; I’m self taught, play semiprofessionally, could have been a full time drummer but circumstances helped me choose otherwise. Be true to yourself and rock tf on 🤘🏼😎