Author: Ed
Date: 2007-05-09 16:18
"Well, one this is for sure.....MONEY does not make you happy.....Having satisfaction in life is what makes us happy. As musicians, playing music gives us fullfillment"
I don't want to discourage anyone from the dream of playing. There are certainly many positives. BUT also remember that satisfaction in life doesn't put food on the table, pay health insurance, retirement, mortgage, etc, etc.
I don't think that GBK is trying to discourage anyone, but to merely inject a bit of reality into the discussion.
I have seen many musicians get discouraged, burned out, disenchanted, etc. Many get angry and frustrated, many leave the business because they had dreams of being a musician and then find that they cannot make ends meet. They simply get tired of scrapping for every little bit they can to pay the bills.
Follow your dreams, don't forget your loves, but don't forget the reality of making a living.
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