Re: NYC Session Work

On May 26, 2005, at 12:37 AM, litepipe wrote:

>   Hello Everyone,
>                             I know I'm stepping way into OT territory 
> here but.....I'm moving to NYC in September and I'm looking for 
> session work. I was wondering if anyone can give me tips about where 
> to even start getting connections....What kind of demo do I need?
>                           I'm a multi-instrumentalist. I play guitar, 
> drums and bass on a pro level and I'm an experienced session musician. 
> I'm very creative and easy to work with (I don't have a problem with 
> authority). I can play a very wide variety of music and I have a great 
> understanding of music theory. Did I mention I have no problems 
> playing with a click?
>                           I thought I would try the Logic group since 
> I've been a long time member and it's always been a great resource. 
> Thanks for your time!!
>
>   --litepipe


There are a load of music houses in NYC that use session players often.
Put together a CD and drop in on them and try to meet one of the 
producers. Hopefully you'll vibe with  a few and they'll throw you some 
work.

Just a thought, I'm sure you're a monster on all your instruments but 
people in commercial music (ads) like to feel like they're using 
someone for their specialty. Plus if you say you're great on several 
instruments, it may not register the same way being a great guitarist 
or whatever would.

The musicians that I see get a load of work are  acoustic bass, horn 
players and drummers.  Jazzy guitarists get called often as well.

Since I'm guessing you're a Logic user you probably write and produce 
too.
So you can also try to get work doing demos etc.

When you get to NYC give me a shout and I'll give you a list of music 
houses.

David






 
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