And just try to get you to stop bagging people for playing the music they like to play! That's a bit like pulling teeth, too!

++1

I improvise alot and I'm very proud of it. Thanks.

I do both!

I get paid to do both. My "day job" is a part-time jazz gig in the mornings!

My weekend job is a rock band. I'm not known for my improvisations, but after the fifth drink, it can hardly be called anything else.

Come over to my thread everyone!! On the subforum for Pianist Corner there is a thread called "Any Takers?" and I'd really like to hear what people think that improvise. Please don't dismiss the initial concept until you read further. I hope there may be some individuals that can give some important feedback (Kreiser? ChopinAddict? Anyone...anyone? Büeller?...)


http://www.pianoworld.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/1347059/Re:%20Any%20takers?.html#Post1347059

What does it do to your ears? (the music not the ETOH)..

What? (I know, that joke doesn't work when you're typing)
Seriously though, it causes them to ring. I think the medical profession calls it tinnitus. So I sleep with the TV on.

Have you tried earplugs?

How does that work? You play jazz in a breakfast/lunch diner?

Could be 2AM to 4AM type of morning? :-)

I've tried "in ear" monitors for awhile, but the bulk of the damage happened long ago. I just live with it and keep my monitor volume as low as possible these days.

"Dunkin' Donuts is proud to present:....."

Heh, I don't get that feeling at all, but maybe they're afraid to speak up to "the teacher"! Just keep plugging away. I think it is important for people to hear good playing, as much as it is good for a good player to learn how to get better.

Boy this thread has taken some interesting turns.

i just notice this thread but didn't read all posting here. i just want to say 'Bye and Good luck' to you, Horowitzian! i kind of understand what you were going through and how you made the decision, which is probably the similar reason that i don't want to show up much here as well.

always remember you being a out spoken and funny guy here, and we did share some opinions during the Cliburn comp last year.

have fun elsewhere and good luck!

HAHAHA. Some dunkin' donuts are very elegant. For example, the one near Harvard calls itself Elm Street Cafe, I believe. HAHA

Jazz in the morning??
New one on me.......

(Yeah, me2)