Chapter five made me think about my particular journey through the performing arts, and where my journey will continue to take me.
I have performed in many different places, seen shows in many different halls, played music from all periods of music, played multiple instruments, and had a blast every single step of the way. I have met many incredible people, and played alongside some wonderful musicians.
I have tried my hand at creating, but I seem to better at just learning about a particular aspect than attempting to compose something. I cannot categorize myself as a professional or an amateur. I may not be making a living in performing arts (at least not yet), I’m sure to a young elementary school student I might seem to be a professional.
It is difficult to define a professional from an amateur. Is it based on skill, success, and self worth? And is success defined as how much money I make, or how many concerts I perform, how many songs I compose?
Why must we always talk about things in terms of money? Is there more to living than cash?
Perhaps the small number of musicians is why it does not seem an ideal career path. But if I’m happy shouldn’t that be all that matters?
There are so many different ways you can make art your career. Music teacher, record producer, advertising, graphic design, choreographer, composer, jingle writer, lighting specialist; these are all art related jobs anyone could use to build a career.
Although we see the numbers are small, they’re still growing making this a dog eat dog industry. There are only so many positions available.
I just hope that I can finish school and move on to spread my love of music to those who may not see eye to eye with me, but at least convince them there is a chance they might like it too.
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