Re: The next time you are asked to play for free....
Originally Posted by
jv nc
Then I'd either try to build a reputation as someone who commands the fees he charges (by doing exceptional work)....or, I'd find another line of work.
LOL. It's good to hear that life has been so easy for you, jv.
With ten guys working for free and two guys charging, I'll wager the average homeowner in the town would by happy to have adequate plumbing done for free, even it he knows he can get exceptional plumbing done for $75/hour. So I guess you'd probably be finding another line of work. If you could.
But thanks for illustrating what I've been talking about. When other musicians don't even feel like the profession of music deserves respect and fair compansation, well, in the immortal words of Walt Kelly, "we've met the enemy, and he is us!"
Dr H
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