Professional guitarist looking for the right fit

Madison WI

Description

I have a bunch of experience working with original and cover bands (I have played in over a dozen groups in the past 15 years) and would prefer to write original music from the ground up. I'm happy playing rhythm, lead, or a little of both. I've been studying, practicing, gigging, and teaching for a long time. (38 years old, look 30) Searching for motivated players, hard-working, well-rounded musicians with a good attitude, pro gear, chops, and professionalism. I'm not interested in playing hard rock, metal, traditional jazz, or country music. My interests include Pop, Alt/indie, funk, blues, jazzy stuff in a rock setting, strong vocals, sophistication: tightness, groove, stage presence, TONE. I know it's tough during a pandemic, but why not spend the winter ramping up some plans for the other side of this thing? My goal is to play for a living, which I'm already doing - paired with several compromises (teaching, playing in a variety of groups, and taking on recording sessions among other things). It is possible, but it takes a lot of communication, commitment, and prioritization to pull this off. I'm self-employed (full time, over ten years) and do have a flexible schedule. Currently playing in four music projects, still looking for the right group of people to make a push to be full-time. Not during the pandemic, probably, but definitely at some point. Touring, recording, the whole deal. If this sounds egotistical, you would be wrong. I'm easy-going but take my craft very seriously. I like to have a few drinks and smoke some green, but I also work hard and put a lot of detail into things and want to work with others that have the same mindset. I'm the type of person who communicates between rehearsals about tasks goals and always strives to take steps in the right direction. I'm not all that interested in playing covers. I'd rather spend a year writing an album and be kick-ass than cramming 40-60 cover songs. If you are a hater and want to send me a stupid email, go ahead, you will anyway. If you're a musician who understands what I'm describing and you're committed to doing something special, you are whom I'm looking for. The goal of this is to weed out anyone that doesn't have the discipline to put in the time, effort, and care to do something unique. Haha, now that I've likely offended 99% of you, please note that I'm not political, I'm not a junkie, not into music with religious connotations. I'm very interested in positivity, growth, and communication, along with putting in more work than most people are willing to do. I'd rather chat over the phone for ten minutes than trade a bunch of emails, so please leave your number.