One thing about “professionals” and “professionalism,” is that looks, appearance and perception matters a lot.
In the music business, one thing I have learned is never sell your image cheap because that is how people will perceive you and probably pay you. That applies to the way you dress on a gig, the way you act on a gig both on and off stage, the way you act to management or patrons, and the equipment you use.
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