Dave Wirth
"You may find yourself in jobs where you are surrounded by other artists, but the pay is terrible. You may find a decent wage, but you're too exhausted to live your double life as a musician."
By Chris Holm, via http://www.guitarschools.com/. He's right too. It's hard to fight all the time for it. He goes on to explain:
"A well-rounded education can provide you with the ability to play in other styles besides your favorite, allowing you to play out, get stage time, and get your name out there while you're developing what you really love."
I agree. There is nothing wrong with studying other types of music, but being a chameleon is good to a point. I believe that it can be taken to an extreme. Perhaps it's better to to just approach one thing at a time, exhaust it, and then move on? Also, what if you hate to play a certain genre, can play it to a decent level, but do it just to pay the bills? Sounds terrible to me. Music is more sacred than selling it, by doing something that sucks your soul away.
"Musicians who rely only on their natural abilities often find frustration in the many years of waiting for a life-supporting career."
True, if you want a career. If you are doing it just for fun however I can see someone studying slowly and enjoying every bit of the process. If music is near and dear to you and you felt that you were running around in circles, then that would be the time to branch out and study more stuff. Added bonus to that: Amaze your friends! Impress your parents! Build a harem! Just kidding (or am I?).
Once again, Chris Holm. Awesome article!
