As I explained in a post just not too long ago, yes, a professional attitude in music, does matter. When they choose to act unprofessional and act like jerks, they deserve to be called out. Some of these guys can be in bands, and they can be well known, established people, in the music scene. Not only that some of these guys treated me badly, I’ve seen them treat other people horribly too. Some of these guys can be bullies to other people. Like I said before yesterday, when these musicians think they can play good or if they think they made a lot of accomplishments in their careers, that’s what makes them turn into assholes. Look, don’t get me wrong. I’m sure you’re a great musician. I’m sure you play fantastic and I’m sure you have had a lot of success and had a lot of accomplishments, but that still doesn’t mean you should feel the need to put other people down. You’re not better than other musicians. We should all be treated equally. Even the less successful musicians and the amateurs should be treated equally.

This music scene have always had a love & hate relationship in the music community. You have to admit that the things that I’m saying here, is true. There are a lot of jerks around here, it’s crazy. Sure, some will call me a hypocrite and say I’m no different. Some may say musicians no longer supporting me is my fault, but the truth is, it isn’t my fault. It’s the way these guys respond to people. Their attitudes. Like I’ve said, I’ve been nothing but supportive of everyone, as much as possible. I don’t rant about this stuff for no reason.

You see, to earn respect as a musician, it’s not how many accomplishments you made or how long you’ve been playing. It’s how you respond to people, the way you act professionally, is what gives you the respect. You have a really great & positive professional attitude, then people will start liking you and taking your music seriously. Being friendly and humble is key. Nope. They will never take this advice and they will never learn. They will think they are important, that they think they can act how ever they want to. I try to be supportive of other bands & musicians around here, and a lot of them just don’t care to be supported. That could explain their attitudes. That’s what it is. There is the answer right there.

I like being supported by other musicians and non-musicians in the scene. It’s great that they stayed loyal to me over the years. It’s an awesome feeling. I still keep in touch with a lot of musicians in facebook, and yes, many of these guys were from the old CRUMBS forum years back. There’s no ego and bad attitudes in any of us. We treat each other equally as a music community, and I wish a lot of guys out there would be the same way. Leave their egos at the door and be more appreciative for the love of music.

I have been treated badly by a lot of musicians out there over the years, basically because of who I am, how I write online (my web presence), and they think my music is not in their league. They think my music is not professional enough, which is why they feel the need to act better than me. Oh well, I can’t please everyone. If we want to have a good music scene, then we all need to be supportive of each other, but if you’re going to be a douchebag, then you can expect me not to support you in return. You have to learn what karma is about, ’cause it’ll get to you. Knowing from my own experience.

Kev