gah

where are all the pianists of this world?
more specifically, where are all the ones i need?
for the purpose of this rant, i shall consider those who are pianists as those who:
* can play different styles (classical, contemporary). i don't mean to be highly skilled at them all. but at least to have the ability
* are able to sight-read to a fairly competant ability
* possess strong ensemble skills

and highly desirable, has some singing background too.
and would therefore be able to follow singers and understand their needs too.

yup.
zip.
well, the ones i may know won't be available.

and continuing on the rant...

everybody who intends to sing should play piano. because piano is probably the best extra skill (if it already isn't your primary capability) to have as a musician. particularly as a singer. singers can't do multiple notes. at all. and lots of singers i know are divas - get over it. you want to show the world your talent, the least you could do is help others out with what you've got. most people don't stand around you ooh-ing and aah-ing because you're usually not that good. get off your high horse and learn some piano so you could at least accompany to a competent level.

sorry, this is clearly an issue with so many musicians. and something i feel very strongly about.
if you want real work, work that will probably earn you the food on your table, you've got to be versatile. unfortunately, not every job will be enjoyable. that's life. deal with it. but if you can only do one thing, you had better be the best at it, or it will be a very tough road ahead of you.

so please, please, because i have firm ideas of what i expect, please do not tell me, "i am a pianist" when you do not fulfill the base level of my expectation. and please don't tell me you are a well-rounded musician if you do not at least dabble in the very least in 2 fields/instruments/musical activities outside your own. you would have very limited scope of what a musician does otherwise.