We Need To FINALLY Have This Conversation...

For as long as I've been a musician, from before I even knew what a career was to playing festivals around the world, one thing I always heard from all of my teachers and colleagues was "it's hard making money as a musician". However, one thing that I never got clarity on was WHY it was hard. Maybe it was because jazz isn't popular anymore? It's a new era? Well, if that's the case, how come so many people we know raise families working on Broadway, playing in big bands for TV and movies, etc.? That's when I started to realize the REAL conversation people seem to not have as often: the difference between being an "ARTIST" and a "WORKING MUSICIAN". The difference is real, and in this video, that's exactly what I'm talking about... Do you think there's a real difference? If so, what do you think is the difference between an artist and a working musician? And which one would YOU rather be? ====================================== --- CHECK OUT the J-MUSIC Ensemble (if you haven't already!), for jazz covers of Video Game, J-Pop, and Anime music:    / jmusicensembleofficial   Keep in touch with me here: Join the NEW DISCORD! -   / discord   Twitter:   / patbartmusic   Instagram:   / patbartmusic   (@patbartmusic) Facebook:   / patbartmusic   #RealTalk