He would suggest learning a secondary skill that makes your musicianship stand out. PDQ Bach is an example.
I knew a guy in college who was an outstanding tuba player. But it's not like there are a ton of tuba gigs out there. So he developed a whole act geared toward kids. Pretty much every conductor has to do at least one children's concert per year, so he's able to distinguish himself as an unorthodox performer that kids love.
I knew a guy in college who was an outstanding tuba player. But it's not like there are a ton of tuba gigs out there. So he developed a whole act geared toward kids. Pretty much every conductor has to do at least one children's concert per year, so he's able to distinguish himself as an unorthodox performer that kids love.