When you start learning the bass guitar (or any instrument) for fun and then decide to do it for a living, you pick up a huge array of skills, habits, and characteristics that often transcend music. Some are cool and some are boring but necessary. Here are 98 I can think of. I want you to think of number 99.
- Focus
- Discipline
- Concentration
- Deliberate practice
- Dedication
- Patience
- Repetition
- Honesty
- Perseverance
- Consistency
- Routine
- Organisation
- Planning
- Self-improvement
- Efficiency
- Time management
- Work/life balance
- Resilience
- Passion
- Imagination
- Creativity
- Pride
- Competitiveness
- Openness to feedback
- Dealing with failure
- Drive
- Determination
- Coordination
- Dexterity
- Performance
- Poise
- Calmness
- Confidence
- Fearlessness
- Self-esteem
- Inquisitiveness
- Harmony
- Melody
- Versatility
- Good ear
- Music Theory
- Composing
- Producing
- Reading
- Transcribing
- Improvising
- Groove
- Sense of rhythm
- Feel
- Timekeeping
- Recording
- Engineering
- Communication
- Self-reliance
- Sequencing
- Computer skills
- Audio editing
- Arranging
- Gear knowledge
- Maintenance
- Technique
- Repertoire
- Stamina
- Working in a team
- Managing people
- People skills
- Collaboration
- Humility
- Humour
- Punctuality
- Professionalism
- Learning your craft
- Networking
- Teaching
- Memorisation
- Independence
- Responsibility
- Preparation
- Scheduling
- Multitasking
- Resourcefulness
- Lifelong learning
- Bookkeeping
- Finance
- Accountancy
- Web design
- Branding
- Advertising
- SEO
- Social media
- Video production
- Video editing
- Outsourcing
- Vision
- Entrepreneurship
- Initiative
- Awareness
- Writing
- __________?
Have I left something out that you think is important? Comment below with your number 99.
