20 Things Never to Say to a Classical Musician…

Unfortunately, we don't come with a manual. Here are 20 things you really shouldn't say to a classical musician

 

 

1. "So, what's your day job?"

2. "Do you mind playing for free? Really, it'll be huge exposure."

 

3. "Man, I love classical music. Phantom's totally my favorite opera."

 

4. "Can you play something for me right now."

5. "Cool, can I touch your instrument?"

 

6. "But, isn't classical music dead?"

 

7. "Is that a real song or did you make it up?"

 

 

8. "What do you do for money?"

 

9. "Oooo …. I love the Four Seasons."

10. "I love listening to classical music when I'm studying or trying to fall asleep."

 

11. "Sorry my event's a bust. Your quartet's good to head off early... Here's half the pay."

 

12. "Really, can't you just do it as a hobby?"

13. "Your CD was great... I burnt copies for all my friends."

 

14. "So what did you actually study in school?"

 

15. "Can I get on your free ticket list? And maybe a +1?"

 

16. "So what's your backup plan?"

 

17. "Do you own a Stradivarius?"

 

18. "That's so cool. I used to play the piano when I was a kid."

 

19. "You know what you should do …...?"

 

20. "You should go on X-Factor."

 

 

 

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