As a very poor musician-in-training, I have been conscious that some parts of my attitude towards learning are not very good, and that I (and maybe others) might be helped by some thoughts about music as a craft, rather than as learning a bunch of songs or techniques. Certain elements of a craft that come to mind are: sense of a tradition, respect for tools, an ability to let the material (physical or otherwise) tell you what it wants you to do with it, and a kind of humility (that one will never know it all).

Any other thoughts from musicians out there about their craft?

yours,

Peter T.