Without you, I wouldn't have any hands-on experience accompanying. Without me, you wouldn't be able to perform.
It's a mutually dependent relationship, right? That involves mutual respect. That's right. I respect your time by arriving promptly at your lesson. You respect my time by notifying me that you've changed your lesson time and that I won't be needed that day.
I'm not asking for 24 hour notice. I understand emergencies and changing schedules. I deal with that all the time. But at least have the decency to let me know that your lesson is cancelled so I don't spend half an hour waiting around because half an hour is barely decent time to find a practice room and actually practice.
Oh yeah, while you're at it, you might want to also let your teacher know that you're not showing up.
And hey, there's a reason that Collaborative Piano is now a degree offered at many schools. I'm not your background track and I'm not a pushover. Heck, I'm usually more musical than you. So get over yourself and treat me like a live musician.
Signed,
Frustrated Accompanist
Is my sister being a bit diva-ish?
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ReplyDeleteI have to say Zanna is the most considerate and least demanding singer I work with. In fact, sometimes I have to initiate rehearsals and stuff. So nope, she isn't at all. That's why I love playing for her!
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