--- product_id: 10977274 title: "Real Men Don't Rehearse: Adventures in the Secret World of Professional Orchestras Paperback – January 16, 2012" brand: "justin c locke" price: "1071984₫" currency: VND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vn/products/10977274-real-men-dont-rehearse-adventures-in-the-secret-world-professional store_origin: VN region: Vietnam --- # Real Men Don't Rehearse: Adventures in the Secret World of Professional Orchestras Paperback – January 16, 2012 **Brand:** justin c locke **Price:** 1071984₫ **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Real Men Don't Rehearse: Adventures in the Secret World of Professional Orchestras Paperback – January 16, 2012 by justin c locke - **How much does it cost?** 1071984₫ with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vn](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/10977274-real-men-dont-rehearse-adventures-in-the-secret-world-professional) ## Best For - justin c locke enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted justin c locke brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Real Men Don't Rehearse: Adventures in the Secret World of Professional Orchestras Paperback – January 16, 2012 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71UvHL-o-vL.jpg) ![Real Men Don't Rehearse: Adventures in the Secret World of Professional Orchestras Paperback – January 16, 2012 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71r3noBRZkL.jpg) ![Real Men Don't Rehearse: Adventures in the Secret World of Professional Orchestras Paperback – January 16, 2012 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/317Wra-U5zL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hilarious and true (from a fellow bassist) *by D***C on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 19, 2009* I am three years back to my bass after a 14-year hiatus (why, oh why did I ever stop?)...after having played from grade-thru-grad school. I returned to find electronic tuners, end pins that actually work, blogs just for bassists, and Justin Locke's wonderful book. I ordered it via Amazon, and it was fulfilled directly by Justin (complete with a nice note on the packing slip.) I squirreled it away for vacation, and gobbled it up last week in one wonderful day. The back of the book bears a warning not to read in "the quietude of a library, as you're apt to break out into uproarious laughter." I would amend that to "anywhere in public" since I frequently found myself hooting, belly-laughing, slapping my thighs, and laughing so hard I snorted...with tears streaming from my eyes. This is really bizarre looking on a beach but I was having such a great time I did not care. Anyone who has played an instrument with a musical group - not just bassists - will delight in this book...but for bassists, it is a treasure.Justin's perspective on conductors (oooh, he played with Fiedler and on tour with Mancini), stand partners, spinning basses (wonder if I can bring to our community orchestra) and symphony management idiosyncrasies are priceless.My favorite passage though is about bassist attitude..."While I can only comment on the bass sections I played in, the attitude we always had could be summed up as, "this thing is pretty much impossible to play, we're doing the best we can, and we really don't want to be here anyway, so don't bother us with your prissy nitpicking."" Amen, Justin.After all, as he notes, "...since bass players are so rare, you don't have to be terribly good, or even all that motivated, to be wonderfully successful at it." What you do have to have is spirit, a sense of humor, and attitude, and Justin delivers.Buy the book, enjoy, and pass it on to your musician friends and your family (maybe they will finally understand you.) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun + easy read *by V***R on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 6, 2022* I didn't know what to expect going into this book, but I have really thoroughly enjoyed it. He writes like he's talking to you, just telling stories. I'm a band person myself who has never been in an orchestra, but the book still feels really relatable and real. 10/10 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fascinating *by P***S on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 12, 2022* This highly entertaining book provides those of us who perform only part-time with an insight into the lifestyles of people who perform full-time in orchestras. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vn/products/10977274-real-men-dont-rehearse-adventures-in-the-secret-world-professional](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/10977274-real-men-dont-rehearse-adventures-in-the-secret-world-professional) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vietnam* *Store origin: VN* *Last updated: 2026-04-26*