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Re: advice for letting go of professional dreams

Author: reprise
Date: 2008-11-06 16:59

Thank you to all who've responded so far -- and mrn, thanks for the reminder of what the word "amateur" actually means! You've all been a great font of wisdom and inspiration.

And so, newly inspired, I'm jumping back on the horse to see where it will take me. I have a lead on some clarinet teachers in the area to help me get back into shape, ordered some new music & supplies, and I'm trying to imagine a new set of goals for myself.

It is refreshing, I will say, to have money this time around. I remember struggling as a music student without any family financial support or safety net --- and envying other students who could buy new equipment, hire accompanists, and jet off to Aspen or Banff for the summer. I'm finding a satisfying freedom in the money from my job -- even if I don't love it, I have enough money to spend on clarinet related stuff now.

Now I'll move on to figuring out how to balance a demanding work schedule with enough time for practicing and playing...

Thanks again everybody! I'll keep you posted!

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