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Author: Copland
Date: 2007-12-07 13:47
Edit: Okay, I feel bad now, because as I was typing this message, Selmer'53 made an extremely similar thread. If there are any moderators around who want to delete this thread, feel free. If they're different enough to keep both open, I'm definitely still open to replies!
Hello!
I'm considering a career in music, and I'm particularly interested in instrument repair and/or music education.
I feel like neither of these would yield a particularly stable job after schooling (I don't know this for a fact, it's just an assumption I'm making. I could be very wrong, in which case, tell me!), so I'm wondering if I should possibly pursue both? I would probably go to school for Music Education and then possibly do an apprenticeship or formal schooling for repairing.
Right now, I'm a sophomore in high school, so I've got a while to decide still, but I've been wondering a lot about repair work, because it seems like something I could see myself doing for the rest of my life. I really like music , and I also really like to technology associated with how the music is made with instruments. I also like working with my hands, and a lot of people consider me an extremely good problem solver.
So, I'm wondering how I might want to get started learning about repair work. I was thinking about maybe contacting some local repair shops and asking about an internship or job. I'm totally okay with no pay, but I'm just wondering if I'd be more of a nuisance than help by being there. The opinions of some repair techs would be awesome, because I'm not sure if I should offer to pay money to work under a repair tech or if I should try to go with the internship/job on no pay.
Thanks in advance!
Post Edited (2007-12-07 13:50)
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Author: Selmer'53
Date: 2007-12-07 14:02
Hey Neighbor!
I think it's great that we were both inquiring at the same time.
If you haven't checked the NAPBIRT website, do so. It has a listing of working techs in NY...some in your area I believe...and suggestions about the 4 major schools in the country, some of which look really great. You are certainly young enough, as opposed to myself, to look into those options seriously.
Good luck!
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