How to be a cool classical and jazz musician?

Just a question for fellow musicians. Wondering if you're a classical and/or jazz musician and have managed to be cool at the same time. Like, get all the chicks and etc. Lol|||Difficult question, but I am willing to offer some advice.





I started playing music as a classical pianist over 30 years ago. By the time I reached high school, I had started experimenting with playing jazz, along with rock, but nonetheless during those years I was far from 'cool'. Over time though, without revealing too much or being the guy that kisses and tells, I did find my own groove, which was cool enough for me, and worked out well as far your question is concerned.





As for being cool, that's a matter of opinion. As for being cool and getting chicks, your musical preferences should be unrelated. If your expectation is to play jazz and as a result get chicks, hard to prescribe a course of action. I'd recommend being yourself first, adding personal attributes later.





Admittedly, the use of the word chicks speaks volumes about your thoughts and desires, but I'll leave that where it belongs- beyond the scope of your question.





If within your world it seems easier to get chicks by being a 'cool' musician, here are some ideas for your consideration:





Always dress up for gigs. Audiences (and chicks) will treat you more seriously in a jacket and tie with polished shoes than in jeans and beat up sneakers.





Take your music seriously- strive to be the best in town on your axe. Once there, aim for best in city, then state, then country, then world. A commitment to this methodology will give you a practice regimen that keeps you above and beyond your local scene. As such, you should in theory gain a competitive edge over other prospects your target chicks might consider.





Lastly, and this transcends the question of how to be cool wearing classical %26amp; jazz hats simultaneously, as far as ladies go, imho your best bet is to have confidence in yourself. Nobody wants to hang with a person that has a sheepish or apologetic attitude when they look in the mirror. Being both a classical and a jazz musician is not something to be sorry for, it is something to be proud about, provided said pride is warranted and demonstrated by your skill set.





Hope this helps,


-Jivechops