Re: Re: AFM Question


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Posted by M.M. Carrasco on May 09, 2003 at 12:49:21:

In Reply to: Re: AFM Question posted by LV on May 09, 2003 at 10:36:50:

LV,

I agree with you on this point: receiving the International Musician magazine has its small benefits.
On your other point regarding playing Union only gigs: I must disagree with you because my experience has shown that this really depends on which local you belong. I have stopped playing in my union gigs because they are less than satisfying musically and unsatisfactory financially. I can play with better "amateur" groups and still make the same amount of money. I still belong and can even change locals but this isn't practical for me yet. My advice would be to find out as much as you can about the players and the kind of gigs your local can offer before signing up and paying dues.

I'm all for Unions and support them, but educate yourself beforehand.

Moises Carrasco


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