Maybe a new section: Musicians helping musicians

[kingmarki]

Greetings Richard.

I was replying to a member that asked me a question about one of my post (about the recording program Audacity) when I realized how much time I spend offering assistance to other musicians and thought that there must be others who are willing, and maybe already are, helping other musicians. I make a living teaching music, but often offer my services free of charge to help kids who can't afford lessons. I also lurk on sites answering questions people have about how to use equipment, software, etc, and about how to play music.

I personally would love to see an area on this site where anyone who is capable and inclined, could offer assistance to anyone who needs help with any aspect of their music playing, recording or whatever. I am relatively sure that I can not be the only person who is willing to help people with their music just because it is the right thing to do, not for profit, but just because they would like to help an aspiring musician along their way.

What do you think? Please let me know. I am willing to help out in any way I can.

Thank you!

kingmarki
AKA Mark R.

[coolsongz]

That's a great idea, even though the proboard is networking tool and great informational resource, it seems to understate it's greatest asset- the fabulous brains of it's seasoned members. An area of the site that was specifically set up for musicians seeking advice from pros might get good use and attention from the general public. As a prolific songwriter and accomplished vocalist, even after playing guitar for 30+ years, I still need constant advice and am profoundly humbled by a good bluegrass picker or blues front man who plays lead. Playing professionally year after year I feel dumber and dumber as I've gained such a respect for the skill level involved in pulling off some of the guitar riffs you guys do. I have reason to believe that there will be a surge of young musicians seeking advice in the coming years. The district that I acted as a music/art docent offering free lessons, did a study a few years ago in regards to music and art affecting grades. We found that science and math scores increased dramatically after the kids were offered music and art lessons. The district won a 50k fed grant that year and went on to implement music and art into their curriculum. Unfortunately, even proof positive that music affects grades is not enough to keep a music teacher on the payroll and last week the music teacher got his pink slip. In a few short years, all of those students dropped from music programs across the state are going to be young adults. Many of them will still feel the need to create music and will be seeking advice from whatever sources are available. I know I'll still be there for them if they need me. Whether it's an area of this site or a separate web site offering the advice of seasoned pros It's a karmic home run any way you look at it. Tam

[Richard]

Mar 22, 2009 12:38:56 GMT -8 coolsongz said:

In a few short years, all of those students dropped from music programs across the state are going to be young adults. Many of them will still feel the need to create music and will be seeking advice from whatever sources are available. I know I'll still be there for them if they need me. Whether it's an area of this site or a separate web site offering the advice of seasoned pros It's a karmic home run any way you look at it. Tam

Category Made I like that Karmic Home Run Idea, sorry for the delay Mark