You never start out with all the answers. Did I say all the answers? You don't start out with any answers. Whether it's booking a gig or just getting through the day, a healthy dose of imagination and the ability to pretend you have any idea what you're doing is often key to getting yourself through many a difficult situation. I have a feeling you can definitely relate to these 10 situations as a musician.
"So is this the key signature or just some bebop hieroglyphics?"
Your extended family was so proud.
"With... with people there?"
Cause they're like:
...and you're like:
Larry David gets it.
Nervous? Pfft, NAH.
Stay legal, y'all.
*Bending space and time with these 32nd notes.*
Another pointless lesson where the student didn't practice, another $30 that parent could have just given to you directly.
"Yeah, check out the community center, sometimes they have hardcore bands play there."
Max Monahan is a bassist and a writer living in Los Angeles. He spends his time working for an audio licensing website and shredding sweet bass riffs.