Who Here Considers Themselves A "Pro"

[clinton]

well?

[Mathieu Benoit]

Wow... Quite a loaded question. Since we are in the "Sounds Good" forum, can I assume you mean in terms of a sound professional and not a musician?

[clinton]

I'm new here, I still haven't figured out what goes where. Fun question though...

[Mathieu Benoit]

Fun question though...

Indeed!

Main Entry: 1pro·fes·sion·al
Function: adjective

1 a: of, relating to, or characteristic of a profession b: engaged in one of the learned professions c (1): characterized by or conforming to the technical or ethical standards of a profession (2): exhibiting a courteous, conscientious, and generally businesslike manner in the workplace

2 a: participating for gain or livelihood in an activity or field of endeavor often engaged in by amateurs <a professional golfer> b: having a particular profession as a permanent career <a professional soldier> c: engaged in by persons receiving financial return <professional football>

3: following a line of conduct as though it were a profession

So under these guidelines, would you consider yourself a professional Clinton?

Under these guidelines I would consider myself a professional musician, and most of the people I've worked with would agree. (I hope )

[clinton]

No! I absolutely don't but the reasons I play music prolly differ from the norm.

[Mathieu Benoit]

No! I absolutely don't but the reasons I play music prolly differ from the norm.

Yes, I'd be more the kind of guy you'd hire in your backup band. That is actually my reason for playing is to be able to help artists to convey their art, through my skills. Everything else that I do in the end works to that common goal. Playing in "cover bands" for example is good practice so that when I get to play with an original artist I have many ideas to draw from. Woodshedding is also important to me.

[roachie]

Most of the $ I make comes from playing, so maybe, and most of my $ goes to beer, so definately.

[Malcolm Boyce]

Since most of my income for the past two decades has come from working in this business, and since I've been lucky enough to continue working with many who I consider to be "Pro", then I would consider myself to most times be working as a Professional.

I know Revenue Canada considers me to be a "Pro"...

When other people start referring to you as a professional, you probably are.

[Mathieu Benoit]

When other people start referring to you as a professional, you probably are.

Well put!

[macrae11]

1. following an occupation as a means of livelihood or for gain: a professional builder.
5. following as a business an occupation ordinarily engaged in as a pastime: a professional golfer.
7. undertaken or engaged in as a means of livelihood or for gain: professional baseball.
11. a person who earns a living in a sport or other occupation frequently engaged in by amateurs: a golf professional.
12. an expert player, as of golf or tennis, serving as a teacher, consultant, performer, or contestant; pro.
13. a person who is expert at his or her work: You can tell by her comments that this editor is a real professional.


Here's a few definitions of professional that I found that might be applicable. Do you fall into one of these categories?

I'm a professional by all of these categories... well except maybe the last one.

[RoadDog]

Why yes, yes I am !

[Jef]

I don't do sound full time (I have a day job), but when I do a sound gig, I always
approach it with a professional attitude. I find that when you behave in a professional manner,
you tend to get a better respect and appreciation from the client.
...and also it helps if you know what you are doing
So... although I wouldn't consider myself to be a 'pro' sound engineer because I don't do it full time,
most of my clients probably think of me as pro mainly because of my knowledge, experience, and ability
to do the job properly.
My day job... I am a pro (but that's another story).