I had the pleasure of having a cocktail (maybe 2?) with Gerald Ross last weekend at the Milwaukee Uke Fest. Sometimes I talk to people and he was one I just had to converse with. He is an awesome ukulele and lap steel player -- and heavens knows what else.
While he does still have a "day" job, I know that he plays at a lot of festivals and other stuff. My question to him was: "Even though you are a professional and you play a lot, do you still practice a lot?"
Know what he said? And I quote: "I don't practice. I play."
Wow! That statement was like a brick to the head. I wanted to share this with you in case you are like me -- always practicing. It's made me re-think my playing.
Gerald Ross is a great guy. I really enjoyed chatting with him. Listening to him is great and he has a lot of CDs out there. Check them out if you get a chance.
While he does still have a "day" job, I know that he plays at a lot of festivals and other stuff. My question to him was: "Even though you are a professional and you play a lot, do you still practice a lot?"
Know what he said? And I quote: "I don't practice. I play."
Wow! That statement was like a brick to the head. I wanted to share this with you in case you are like me -- always practicing. It's made me re-think my playing.
Gerald Ross is a great guy. I really enjoyed chatting with him. Listening to him is great and he has a lot of CDs out there. Check them out if you get a chance.