G'day Bob,
no flame retardants needed mate

With respect, I think you do yourself a disservice. I know people who have worked their backsides off to learn to play well and have never succeeded. They simply don't have the native talent. They have nothing more than a wish to build on.

I know musicians who have worked hard and know their theory inside out, yet can barely play two notes one after the other. I know musicians who have serious trouble with rhythm - they just ain't got it. I know one guy who can read fly spots, but can't play swing to save his life unless it's written out as crotchet/quaver triplets or written in 12/8...

You have reached the level you have by working hard to maximise your native talent. Without the work, you could not achieve your potential. Without the talent, you have no potential to achieve.

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If you don't play an instrument, then you aren't a musician! You may be a songwriter, composer or singer, but that doesn't make you a musician. You have to "earn" that distinction!



If you change "musician" to "instrumentalist" then I agree.

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