Be Dependable!

There are many great musicians in the world today. But what separates the great (who are going some where in life, or are already there), from the good or ok (who have the gift but are only interested in gratification of self and not others) is what makes a HUGE difference.


Story:
I met a very talented keyboardist not long ago. Spoke with him about two separate projects that he would be contracted to work on.


Met with him to hear him play and get a vibe about him. He was nice and laid back. He seemed interested. Said he would like to do both projects (one with me and another for a paying ministry).


I told him to check his schedule to make sure he could make the rehearsals before he totally agreed to each project. He said his schedule was open. So, the first rehearsal was that following Monday, he said he would and could make.


I called him earlier the day of to remind him and give him the address. Rehearsal comes and he is a no show, no call. Hmmm. So everyone is looking at me like where's the musician? Now I don't know about how you would feel, but I was embarrassed and turned off!


So almost two weeks later he called me because he heard one of my songs on my Youtube channel Christyl Benford TV (plug-pun intended, lol). He loved my song and said he was excited to get started on my project. What!!!


So I had to bring up to him the fact that he missed a rehearsal and never called. His response......"oh, aaa, yeah I had a session that night, yeah aaa I forgot." REALLY! Then he turns around and ask me if we could get together sooner than our scheduled meeting (which would be in 2 weeks), because he's so stoked to work on my project.


This is absolutely unacceptable!  I would be more forgiving if he called back and said he forgot with an apology, even if it was the next day. However, here I am. Trying to decide if I want to give him another chance, or keep it moving (on the verge of keeping it moving).


I don't care what type of work you do in this world, but you should keep your word, be there and be on time. It looks bad to the client and it puts your name in the mud. I feel that if he did the other project like that, then how is he going to do me in the short run (forget the long run).


I thought that was rude, unprofessional and totally just bad character! People please do not act bigger than you are. Don't act like you're Diddy or Pharrell or who ever, and like you are so busy but you haven't done that much. Also, get a scheduler and use it! It's not that hard.


Use the one on your phone or write it down. It will help you and your clients. Actions like his will not get you no where in your career, because people will not want to work with you. And as we all know you need people to build a business.


When you treat people like this, what you're showing them is that you don't care. Whether you mean to or not. So that would make anyone second guess you as a person and a business connection. Be diligent, professional, timely, show you care and most of all.......BE DEPENDABLE!