Hello Shubs,
Speaking for myself, as far as the distribution goes it’s pretty loose. Sometimes I manage to make arrangements in advance through a music school or a music instructor, but typically I will seek out musicians once I land. In Sao Paulo I went to a jazz club and talked to the musicians during the break and made a very nice connection. Other times I have struck up a conversation with street musicians. In Cuba I work with the guitar department at the University of Havana – just walked in the door! In Indonesia I found a band playing at a small hotel in Bali and in East Timor (at the time part of Indonesia) I hooked up with an Australian ex-pat who said he could ‘put them to good use’, but it wasn’t clear to me that they would be used for music! (it was only a few sets as my weight limit was only 20 Kilos) If your friend is going to Jakarta, there should be no lack of opportunities.
Something more formal would probably be better, but as long as I trust the people I’m dealing with, I’m pretty much OK with it.
Tell your friend to have fun with it and to use the usual precautions. On balance the main reaction I get is confusion. Even when I explain the program they still seem befuddled. That’s part of the joy!
Kevin Deame
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