The Houston Gigging Scene

[nickwees]

I'm starting to prepare for masters auditions, and I'm looking for two things in a school. One, of course, a great teacher that I click with. My question for this forum comes with number two: a location that is full of musical opportunities that would be a good place to start a career as a professional musician.

I'm looking into the Shepherd School, knowing that Charles Geyer and Barbara Butler are among the best trumpet teachers in the world. My question is, how is the Houston music scene? The symphony is killer, but how is the jazz scene? Funk? Contemporary music? Are there many recording opportunities?

In a nutshell: Would one be able to freelance successfully in Houston?

Thanks for your help!

[Mike Sailors]

I'm sure there are a couple guys and gals making it happen. The better scenes are in Austin and Dallas.

Lots of money around Houston though. Have you ever played in a cover band? You definitely will in Texas.

There's also a fair amount of very good jazz players there.
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