Q: There's this Charlie Parker quote, "You've got to learn your instrument. Then, you practice, practice, practice. And then, when you finally get up there on the bandstand, forget all that and just wail." What do you think about this? You agree?
A: it makes sense but i think you should get on the bandstand sooner if you can. i think it is likely that he himself was already on the bandstand before practicing the amount that of times this quote says to practice. the good news is, the bandstand is possibly the best practice