You trade on the skill level you have.
And that skill level, paired with creativity, opens the door to get the gig. The next gig might be a little bit different from the first but it simply requires a shift in your creativity while utilizing the skills you already have.
Practicing is different than merely learning new material or a new gig.
Practicing is about getting better at what you do or learning a new skill to add to your set.
It’s easy to float from good gig to good gig over the years and forget about practicing or getting better. And you probably have the skills to be just fine doing that.
But the idea of sitting down to practice might be worth revisiting from time to time.
Getting better on purpose isn’t just for amateurs.
