Trumpet player and public school band director here. Master's in music as well. As such, reading is just part of the gig. I actually started out on Suzuki piano, so playing by ear came first. Playing by ear and improvising come naturally for me, but reading is indispensable for effective rehearsal communication, etc.

My weekend gig is playing drums and singing in a rock band with a lead singer/primary songwriter who doesn't read a lick and a rhythm section that does. We make it work and love doing it!

-Mark


Mark
2020 BIAB Audiophile, Mixcraft Pro 9
Band: http://www.midwesternlull.com