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My Quest As A Musician

June 11, 2007 at 5:45 AM

In our world today, professional musicians have become apart of the ever growing commercialism of business and music. Forgetting the human soul which music is supposed to gratify and heal, we strive to please unappreciative or conceited ears when really we should try to bring joy and soundness of mind to those who are less fortunate than ourselves. I hope that one day we will find the true meaning of being performers again.

My pledge:

One day, when I finally feel that my playing will not further the ailments of the people I play for, I will visit hospitals, hospices, nursing homes, and mentally-ill wards to play and hopefully touch the heart of someone who longed and only wished to hear a little Bach amidst all their problems.

I think it's a mistake to write off middle class people as "conceited" or "unappreciative." Everyone can benefit from the beauty of music.
I did not mention "middle class" people in my blog. I only meant that musicians need to stop seeking approval of the big wigs for money purposes or whatever and start seeking to please those who really want the music in their lives; that can be anyone.

Financial status is not the only thing that renders a person less-fortunate. I firmly believe music is meant to express emotion and anyone wanting to take part whole-heartedly and emotionally in that should be commended.

Music is for anyone willing to listen. Not just hear, but listen...