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Re: The Reality of a Music Major??

Author: Hank Lehrer
Date: 2018-09-17 20:30

J-MB,

I recently finished a 52 year career with almost two decades as a HS band director and the rest as a professor/academic administrator in a field totally divorced from music; the last several of these years was at a very large university (check the bio on my profile page if you want any details). During that time to earn extra money above my salary, I delivered pizzas, drove a truck, carried many private students, played a lot of jazz gigs and shows, was a carpenter, worked in a gas station, etc.; summers were always busy work times and vacations, if any, were few and far between.

Going to school to earn advanced degrees and certifications was always a part of my life. Living conservatively was comfortable and I kept out of significant debt. The formula I employed was to focus on dedication, hard work, and sacrifice. In my case it paid off. What you do with your life should be part of a long range plan that you take great care in developing and are diligent in executing.

Good luck,

HRL

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