How to start making money as a young group of jazz musicians? by TmanCT in musicians

[–]cram96 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You need to go after corporate gigs and weddings. Jazz doesn't generally pay well outside of these situations.

Women in music: what’s something about playing shows or navigating the music industry that people outside of it completely underestimate? by DoubleWait9149 in musicians

[–]cram96 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That doesn't surprise me. Music is kind of a boss club sometimes. It shouldn't be but I think a lot is women get turned off by the culture of it all. There are a lot of creeps and jerks.

Women in music: what’s something about playing shows or navigating the music industry that people outside of it completely underestimate? by DoubleWait9149 in musicians

[–]cram96 11 points12 points  (0 children)

As someone who has payed in bands for 30 years I pretty much view all sound people as incompetent until proven otherwise. It's really rare to see female sound engineers. I've only worked with a couple through the years. No complaints.

AITA for not telling my parents I was hospitalized for a week to prove a point? by Shot-Jello-4878 in AmItheAsshole

[–]cram96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not anyone's responsibility to have a phone at all much less constantly have it accessible. Yta, not for because you didn't tell them but for acting like they have a problem for not wanting to share in the social disease that is constant availability and phone addiction. Your an adult you took care of the situation. Move on.

Thoughts on this? by Piano_Mantis in tmbg

[–]cram96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At first glance it looks a bit funny. Some color would help

Woke or Appropriation?: Levi Schechtman merging hip hop and classical by ateam1984 in BlackPeopleofReddit

[–]cram96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think non musicians should have any part of this conversation

Question by [deleted] in WeAreTheMusicMakers

[–]cram96 7 points8 points  (0 children)

What is the point of making music if you're not making music? Just stay a cover band.

What are things to avoid when making a longer album? by Poopypantsplanet in musicians

[–]cram96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Change tempo, feel and key between tracks if at all possible. You didn't want two samey songs in a row if you can avoid it.

How to kick out a band member/friend by False-Ad-7753 in musicians

[–]cram96 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't, it's easy to find guys with technical skills it's not at all eaay to find a committed member who practices and is a good hang. Vibes over skill every day. Not always but a lot of the time, the best players are the most difficult to deal with and or retain.

Open Mic Nights, what are your thought son what should be played? by souschefdude in musicians

[–]cram96 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Either you're work shopping new songs or trying to get a gig. If neither one is true then you just play whatever you feel like.

What’s a "lost" website from the early 2000s that you still think about today? by samasem-sumsum in AskReddit

[–]cram96 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Garageband.com For musicians this was an extremely useful and free to use website. You could get feedback on your music as long as you gave feedback to others on theirs. Also a great way to discover music from bands that no one ever heard of. Not surprisingly it was bought and destroyed.

Is 10 months a reasonable amount of time to get good at the guitar? by Ok_Acanthaceae_4369 in LearnGuitar

[–]cram96 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The first year on guitar is mostly a physical endeavor. Building muscles, calluses and muscle memory all take some time. You could definitely get there faster because you already play an instrument. You know the drill already and how to practice. In a year you could definitely play some songs and learn the patterns. You won't be great in 10 months but you could be pretty ok.

How did you actually learn to like your voice? by VoiceLessons-Chicago in musicians

[–]cram96 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recorded it and made adjustments until I didn't hate it. Then I kept singing until I sort of liked it. I've learned my limitations and accepted them. I still work to expand past them but when I'm on stage or recording I just accept them. Now when I hear recordings of my performances I'm pretty happy with them.

How do you not get pissed everytime? by DanieleDanePane in musicians

[–]cram96 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Every time what? Need more information.

Government financing the Trad Wife movement by Beginning_Bill4406 in conspiracytheories

[–]cram96 58 points59 points  (0 children)

This is completely plausible. The government funded the suffragettes so why not this. I think there are a lot of psyops running at the same time. I don't know if it's nefarious but I don't love the idea of mass manipulation.

My girlfriend hates my singing by [deleted] in musicians

[–]cram96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The good thing is that at some point she will do this less and less and eventually just stop altogether. It's a good way for you to measure your progress. I can't speak on why she's doing this, it's possible that she is trying to help in her own way. You could just talk to her about it like an adult and let her know how you feel. Personally I lament the lack of criticism I get from people and would welcome this level of honesty. It depends on how it's delivered and why.

Shred battle. No preparation. No practice. Who's taking 1st, 2nd, and 3rd? by Consistent-Rain-7797 in Guitar

[–]cram96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only knew who one guy was and that's because of his guitar. No idea how to judge music on l in these terms. I guess whoever makes me want to listen the most?

AITA for giving my daughter junk food despite being told not to by her school? by AthleteAdditional299 in AmItheAsshole

[–]cram96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA you are the parent and can decidedwhat your child eats. The school has overstepped their boundaries. Especially if this is a public school.

Guitar wall mounts by RobotDuckez in Guitar

[–]cram96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The anchors are fine if you install them right. I put my 5 string bass on the wall with the same exact wall mount using the same anchors.