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The Musician, Defined

2011 March 11
by Mike Vial

A musician [myoo-zish-uhn] n.

1. an independent business owner: lyrics are his (and her) testimony; press kits his resumes; the songs his experiences; calls for gigs, the continual “job search”; a merch table his brick and mortar; one who lives the road life or death of a salesman.

2. an artist, one who puts his blood and soul into his work; one who is humble; thanks every person who gives his music a chance; recognizes there is no performance without an audience; appreciates criticism; savors compliments.

3. one who would do this thing called music for free, but must make a living at it; treats his instruments like his appendages; faces his mistakes with fearlessness; finds continual inspiration in the support of those most close to him.

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