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Re: Thoughts on choosing to become a professional musician

Author: Hank Lehrer
Date: 2006-11-09 21:59

Hi,

I have a degree in music education, taught HS band for 17 years, went to a university job in another field, got my Ph.D., taught for 25 years, retired but still do a lot of teaching/consulting (for 3 different schools).

I played professionally from the time I was 16 and am about to leave for a show gig in 30 minutes. I have all the playing I need at my age and will never work a club date again (I'm too old but can still cut it on the stand very well, thank you).

So what's the magic ingedient? Work hard in all fields, teach students on Saturdays, always be prepared musically, reinvent yourself often (when I went to the university job I was very successful in teaching but already in my mid-40s), and be a friendly colleague but do not be afraid to take the stand and take a stand.

View every thing as a challenge/opportunity and be sure you understand that Saturday and Sunday are the two work days before Monday.

HRL

PS Dedication, hard-work, and sacrifice are always good ideas.

Post Edited (2006-11-13 02:54)

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