Scott I understand your point but also that of UD&Gary.
But with all respect…you guys are pro's.
If you can't play nobody will hire you.
But don't forget that arrangers are also bought by amateurs. People like me who play only at home and have lots of fun with all those gadgets that arrangers have inside.
I'm not a good player but enjoy every minute I can play in my spare time.
I can't sing either but have lots of fun with my VH and suddenly I can sing (although my wife and daughter laugh every time because they only hear my real voice and not what I'm hearing at my headphone).
But hey ...I forget all the problems in the world when I'm in front of my keyboard.
After a day work I like to relax and the best way for me is playing my keyboard or listen to
other music.
Like John Miles sing…Music was my first love and it will be my last.

Jan