There are many ways to entertain. And many different kinds of successful entertainers. Abby has a rollicking, party style, and is really good at it. But not everyone has to thrash the life out of a keyboard. You might be providing mood music in a Four Seasons lounge, or accompanying a high quality jazz vocalist, or playing in a ceiledh band. You just need to be good at what you do if you want to make a decent living from playing. You can’t buy that in a keyboard, but like Lee says you might feel better doing it if you are playing what you believe is a great instrument.
Mike
Hello Mike.
In the late 80s I used to play in a Sheraton hotel Piano Lounge in Belgium.
Filling in for a Pianist named Victor, when he had his days off, or a hangover.
Thrashing a Piano does not necessarily imply violence towards the instrument.
Victor played Film, Lounge, and Jazz music.
But by God! He could thrash the Piano, gently and beautifully, but a good
thrashing nevertheless.
I would go every night he played, and listen to him from beginning to end.
I worshipped the guy.
He was already in his 60s at the time, and drank too much, but I hope that he
he is still Jazzing it up somewhere.
My use of the words "thrashing an instrument" mostly means impressive playing
of an instrument. Sometimes for the purpose of entertaining others, and
sometimes just for oneself at home.
Best Regards.
Abby.