Originally Posted By: Bill Lewis
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Your also correct in that the really great ones have some sort of innate talent that no amount of practice can equal. IE: one of my favorites Erroll Gardner. Couldn't read a note. How about Art Tatum, where did all that come from ? LOL 1 The list goes on.


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I studied piano for quite a number of years and once upon a time I had pretty fair sight reading skills............but the bottom line no matter how much I practice(d) always considered myself a "Frustrated" musician. I've had my share of success in life ..........but the one thing has evaded me is real success in the music world I guess it's the same reason I chose a different career path many years ago. When I hear some of those here who earn their living playing music I think why do I even bother...........but I know I enjoy playing even if I only play a couple gigs a month.

Musician or technical expertise? Neither.