"Food For Thought
I wrote this article some years ago and I think it warrants repeating. We take our musicians so much for granted without realizing the sacrifices they make for us. So the question is What does it take to be a musician in Puerto Vallarta?'
It takes talent, tons of dedication, a willingness to forego what other people consider essential like regular meals with family, time off, sleep. My musician friends dedicate mornings, when not playing a gig, to studying. That consists of learning new pieces and techniques, composing, getting it all right. Time with family is precious and yet at times difficult to arrange. Two, three, even four gigs a day may be necessary to give their family what they need.
Many of our musician friends are often traveling and would find it difficult to tell you where exactly home is at times. Girl/boyfriends or relationships are a luxury as they are constantly performing or on the move. Happy is the man or woman dedicated to music who can pull all of this together—fulfilling one’s passion, achieving financial stability and managing a rewarding relationship.
I guess you just have to play, keep up the good work and the supportive people around you will endure. Hopefully they love what you do and take something very positive from your involvement or are involved in music as well.
From a listeners point of view, I say thank you to all. Without your music our lives would be hollow. Know that the passion that drives you to create and perform, brings us to your performances wherever they may be and enriches our lives in an indefinable way. It is like the sound of the sea, an essential element to our well being. Most of us “no tocamos ni la puerta” (don’t play anything) but we feel every nuance of your music. Thank you musicians of Puerto Vallarta! We wish you and yours happiness and prosperity!
Here are some of the behind the scenes activities we take for granted:
Travel and set up
Recording
The commute!
Getting that audience
Creating an image
Pre Performance Sound checks
More Travel and set up
Back stage prep—review playlist
Making time for family
Thanks friends! We love you!
I wrote this article some years ago and I think it warrants repeating. We take our musicians so much for granted without realizing the sacrifices they make for us. So the question is What does it take to be a musician in Puerto Vallarta?'
It takes talent, tons of dedication, a willingness to forego what other people consider essential like regular meals with family, time off, sleep. My musician friends dedicate mornings, when not playing a gig, to studying. That consists of learning new pieces and techniques, composing, getting it all right. Time with family is precious and yet at times difficult to arrange. Two, three, even four gigs a day may be necessary to give their family what they need.
Many of our musician friends are often traveling and would find it difficult to tell you where exactly home is at times. Girl/boyfriends or relationships are a luxury as they are constantly performing or on the move. Happy is the man or woman dedicated to music who can pull all of this together—fulfilling one’s passion, achieving financial stability and managing a rewarding relationship.
I guess you just have to play, keep up the good work and the supportive people around you will endure. Hopefully they love what you do and take something very positive from your involvement or are involved in music as well.
From a listeners point of view, I say thank you to all. Without your music our lives would be hollow. Know that the passion that drives you to create and perform, brings us to your performances wherever they may be and enriches our lives in an indefinable way. It is like the sound of the sea, an essential element to our well being. Most of us “no tocamos ni la puerta” (don’t play anything) but we feel every nuance of your music. Thank you musicians of Puerto Vallarta! We wish you and yours happiness and prosperity!
Here are some of the behind the scenes activities we take for granted:
Travel and set up
Recording
The commute!
Getting that audience
Creating an image
Pre Performance Sound checks
More Travel and set up
Back stage prep—review playlist
Making time for family
Thanks friends! We love you!