1. thou shalt play in tune
2. thou shalt learn the song, not just the arrangement
3. thou shalt practice with a metronome or drum machine
4. thou shalt seek out a mentor or coach on your instrument
5. thou shalt know thy gear
6. thou shalt play less for more
7. thou shalt seek out feedback
8. thou shalt be on time
9. thou shalt learn basic practical music theory and ear training
10. thou shalt continue thy education
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this one’s really pretty simple.
being late is rude.
being late de-values everyone else on the team.
being late sometimes can’t be avoided, but shouldn’t become a habit.
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February 27, 2008 at 2:17 pm
bluedevildad
Crash - here’s one of my favorites…”if you can’t be on time, be early!”