You know for a lot of us out of work musicians, after a while we tend to become desperate for a collaboration partner. Especially if that person is on a totally different wave length than us. And chances are, that once we meet that one perspon [/i] who has a different philosophy on music, we'll challenge ourselves in more way than we thought possible. And why shouldnt that be a good thing?

Well, overall, I think it's important to trust our instincts, because we can't always afford to take a chance, in a moment of desperation. If we seriously don't like the direction our partner is taking us, if he refuses to give you enough compromise, than chances are thar he intends to run a one man show.

In a band it's important to work together as a team, but sometimes, we meet those certain types of people who can sense you're in a bind, where they feel that you may find it impossible to say no.

However, in the music business, or even in a friendly situation, it's never good to let the other person see you sweat. Overall, for me it's important to keep an open mind, but if I'm involved in a project, I want to make sure that my ideas will be heard.

There has been more than occasion where I was involved with people who were unwilling to listen to reason, those who werre unwilling to try things the hardway. As a muasiciian, the easy way has never been a option for me, nor would I want to take it. I think that hard work and dedication is the only way you can seek happiness as a musician. Otherwise you're simply just fooling yourself.

Although you may find yourself in tough situations at times, do you find that lately you've been desperate for just about anyone who might walk through that door, with intentions of starting a band? Or after all these years do you still set your standards very high?

-Joseph