Are musicians lazy?

I am not a musician but I am lazy lol 😂 just kidding 😂


I don't think musicians are lazy...they use their voice, mind, hands, and feet to make a living. And I read somewhere that for some musicians to write a piece of music sometimes took them months...they spend long hours working just for a piece.

No, this thread is not meant to be a battle ground or where we'll argue abt their lifestyles.. but I'd like to understand the mind of artists incl. musicians, who may have a very different pacing w/ others.

I'm a music enthusiast, and take time learning some instruments, but don't call myself a musician. I know there's always housework.. but when there's a piece I have to learn or master, it does require time.. and afterwards hands are tired, etc.

Any thoughts? Even tips or suggestions for those who give significant amt of time in learning their craft and practices.. Thank you=))

I began playing drums 38 years ago and I've never heard anyone associate musicians with laziness. As for myself, I'm always working . . . always busy.

No, this thread is not meant to be a battle ground or where we'll argue abt their lifestyles.. but I'd like to understand the mind of artists incl. musicians, who may have a very different pacing w/ others.

I'm a music enthusiast, and take time learning some instruments, but don't call myself a musician. I know there's always housework.. but when there's a piece I have to learn or master, it does require time.. and afterwards hands are tired, etc.

Any thoughts? Even tips or suggestions for those who give significant amt of time in learning their craft and practices.. Thank you=))

I don't think drums would be a lazy person's choice of instrument. Looks like work to me.

I can certainly relate to having a very limited amount of free time to practice. Some sort of practice plan may be helpful. This can at least assist you in developing a mission to accomplish, so you don’t spend any of your practice time debating the means you are using to obtain the outcomes you desire.

Here’s a link to a practice planner that was developed for the piano. All the best on your musical journey as you play music to glorify God, our Father, and His Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.

https://www.pianote.com/shop/practice-planner

Musicians tend to be more emotion oriented. True of creative people in general, male or female. They tend to pour themselves into what they create. This can be draining, and thus takes time.
Also many seem to be perfectionists, at least about their creations, again taking longer than usual to do things.
Many try to be independent in their work, allowing them to create their own schedules, rather than being in a business where they're required to pump out work on a time frame.

It's also common for many to have mental issues. And through these issues stems their creativity. But also leaves them dry and unable to produce at the time.
I'd say these creators are much different than the ones that learn how to play other people's work and not do much cresting themselves.
We see this most clearly classical music. Classical musicians basically spend more time playing others work, rather than creating their own. And the overall vibe of these musicians is often happier. Compare this to the image of a classical composer who is often seen as troubled, moody, demanding and short tempered. Yet when things go right, their whole demeanor changes. Lead by their emotions.

I can see what you mean... being kind of perfectionists. So i wonder, as during this pandemic, when some in our worship team cannot have enough practice time, they just seem to decide not to practice together if we cannot have 'good output.' Like having all or nothing, because we cannot work long enough on something together.

Classical musicians may be more gifted Or have a more difficult 'assignment,' but i cant really speak for them for i listen to and appreciate their work; am an amateur tho.

It's a total commitment to maintain a good level of proficiency.
Playing is not at all like riding a bicycle. If you don't do it regularly, you get rusty.

It can be very difficult to maintain your skill level when you do another full time job.
Even living arrangements can make it difficult because people who don't play don't understand.
When you don't have your own space it's almost impossible to practise enough. Unless you are living with other musicians.