Band prospect rejected me because I don’t have a strong grasp of reading lead sheets.

[Daniel_uk]

I want this to be the last time I’m rejected for this reason. I’m not mad, it’s their project and they can do whatever they want, I just never ran into this problem with an originals based band before and wasn’t prepared for this to be where they drew the line.

[Markw72]

Reading lead sheets can be challenging, but with practice and dedication, you can improve. Don't give up and keep honing your skills.

[Robguitaruk]

If reading lead sheets is important for the bands you want to join, then it might be worth investing some time in improving that skill. Keep pushing yourself to get better and you'll find the right band for you.