So You Want to Be a Music Major? 

Wow, thank you! This video was very helpful. So, hopping on the bandwagon: I’ve decided to major in music with an emphasis on flute performance. I was in band, marching band, choir, community choirs, church, etc. I tried to be involved in music in those ways. I have a love for music that massively helped me to get through high school. I guess what im struggling with is I’m nervous about what being a music major entails. I know it takes a lot of work, and one should be sure if they choose it that it’s what they want to do, but i am just not totally confident in my abilities and if I’m up to the task regarding talent and preparation. I’ve never taken any rigorous private lessons, but I’ve been told I have potential despite my lack of professional instruction. As a well-renown and I’m sure well-respected musician do you have any words of advice to someone who feels they are diving into the unknown with a blindfold on?

I am so mesmerized with people who are so determined with one thing. I want that too. God bless you all and may you find your calling!

I like what he said about band rides and competitions. It is SO important ( current music major). Don’t become a music major if you just casually like music. It’s hard and no where near an easy major

- I was principal of my former state's All State orchestra starting from ninth grade. - I was a scholarship student at what many claim is the best music school in the world for six years. - I've performed on TV and for legendary players. - I've played in major venues in the US, Asia, and Europe at music festivals, etc. HOWEVER... I could never, even to this day, make a DIME in music. This is because when you enter the "real" music world after graduation, you are thrown into a big cannibal pit where no one has any morals and will resort to cheating, backstabbing, illicit sexual relationships that often result in the destruction of families...whatever it takes to "succeed." Well what exactly is success in music if it's not based on one's playing ability?! It's amazing that some of these musicians are even able to look in the mirror! If someone is out of the loop, they could literally go for a million years with people closing the door on them. When I reached out to some musicians politely inquiring about orchestral subbing opportunities in order to get my foot in the door (for decades now), I was either told "Sorry, absolutely no chance..." or ignored/blocked. I sometimes had the courage to approach conductors to ask them what was going on. They would tell me, "Oh, Person A is generally responsible for the sub list." Then when I contacted Person A, they said, "Oh, the conductor is responsible for the sub list." Then I finally found out that Person A simply didn't want me to sub because they didn't want to look bad in front of the other musicians. I am very fortunate, perhaps blessed by God, to be a player who has always turned heads, having played for legendary musicians even back when I was a teen. However, the corruption in classical music has certainly taken a toll on me because doors have been shut for decades, but I never stop practicing or aiming for the highest of standards. Some people have families that will support their musician child even partially until they can make it on their own. Unfortunately I was never given that support. The funds were always for something else...a $30,000 kitchen, cars, other home renovations, etc. There are American families with the mindset, "We kick out our kids at 18 so that we don't have to take care of them anymore. Let them fend for themselves in the real world but call on holidays." I honestly believe that some people should not have children. Although individual situations vary, I URGE anyone considering a career in music to get an MusEd degree, even if it is in conjunction with a performance degree. You really can't fail if you have one because there are so many opportunities available. You might have to live in a state that you don't like for a while, but at least you won't starve. I actually did starve (as in physical starvation) a few times...not recommended. I recently witnessed a musician 30 years younger than me that received a music education degree just two years ago who runs an entire high school band program. What a luxury! With a performance degree you are not legally allowed to acquire such a position, at least in the US. Orchestra musicians on audition panels will swear up and down that auditions are legit. I'm sure that some are because I have been on at least one committee in the past. However, the fact of the matter is that most of them are rigged. This is because even if there are a few hundred candidates playing behind a screen, a musical "thumbprint" is as easy to identify as a human face. When there is a principal player and almost everyone in the section studied with them, it's pretty clear that there is corruption going on. The common defense is, "Well they were the best players." Unfortunately that defense does not really stand. In nature, the mathematical probability of a bunch of their students winning auditions that hundreds show up for (sometimes 500 to 600 candidates for a single position!) is virtually non existent. It is so unfair to all the candidates that have to pay travel expenses to show up for auditions that they literally do not have a chance at. In order to make these auditions more legitimate, the better players will normally get to the semi finals, but sometimes they are purposely eliminated early on so that there are no issues in the final round. It can be a DIRTY, FILTHY business...depends on who is involved. When my colleague played as soloist with a world-leading orchestra, one of the orchestra members told him (regarding audition), "We always know who we want in advance, so it's a waste of time for others to even show up."

Thank you for this video theres lots of great information here

Thank you so much, this is exactly what I needed to hear.

I really want to be a musician but i don't no if i'm good enough. I have no experience in music, but i'm a science student, i'm afraid to drop the science and persue music because i don't no if i'l be good enough for majoring in music

Im going to prepare a music test from college hope i can make it, this video help me 👍👍

As a Philly-boy, I can detect your regional accent. Often do I wish we had influences like yourself back 60 years ago. I started working on my music career too late, but still fun and I hope I can help younger folks. Best to you!

im 42 and have decided to achieve a college music degree and become an elementary and/or high school teacher. i love music and kids and hope this can bring my two passions together to make a living doing something meaningful and thankful towards God.

Thank you! This video gave me some confidence I needed to pursue a career in music. My mom is supportive of me but I have trouble supporting myself when I think of financial stability. I’m glad to know that I’ve been doing things right so far by having already doing what you said!

You’ve answered all of my questions. Thanks so much! I know what I need to study now.

Thank you so much for this video! I AM a music major, in my 3rd year of comm. college. All my teachers and professors ever advise are the tips mentioned in your video. Everything listed is what I’m told to do daily. I was highly encouraged to participate in recitals and ensembles even when I was in a role I felt that I was too advanced for. Your advice about self analysis is really spot on! I love how you said music is a collaborative field if you intend on being alone, because I did intend on being alone but it really doesn’t work like that and being inviting to change! Great tips! I will use This video as a guide for myself cuz I can definitely use it

you have been INCREDIBLY helpful! On a side note, you look extremely similar to my math teacher 2 years ago. epic

I really needed this video... I’m a saxophonist look to make it my career. I always hear different things from different people, and I never get a clear view of what I should do to prepare myself musically for college. I’ve known for a long time that I wanted to be a professional musician, but I don’t know how to get there, but you made the path I want to take a little clearer! Thank you so much!

Very helpful video. I'm 16 and I attend a performing arts High School. I'm currently a vocal major and really wanted to study music and voice in college so this video has really made me take some initiative and contact my music teachers and really pick there brain to get as much information as possible to choose the best school for me. Thanks again :)

I am finishing high school and I released that I would love to study music in Austria, specifically in Vienna. Now, after watching this video, I'm totally motivated, I will trust in my skills and work really hard. Thanks a lot for your words!

Thank you

Thank you so much!

Found this very helpful for me! I’m entering a music school as a singing major this year. Thank you so much for the information! Keep being our inspiration Mr. Watson!

I have put three years into a BS in cybersecurity with a Music minor, and I have always had a passion and love for music. Playing clarinet currently at my university, taking private lessons and doing the most that I can with my time constraints. I have played the instrument for 12 years, and I'm struggling to decide if it would be better to take my pursuit of music into a separate Bachelors degree following the completion of my current degree, or just keeping music as a hobby. I have always been told that I have the upmost potential, and I fully believe that I have the capability to put my all into music. I always had a good balance of school and music, but now it seems like although I have my work set out for my degree, I can only ever listen to, think about, cling onto, live, and breathe music. I have the passion, but I'm concerned that there aren't as many financial options out there for what I'm attempting to do. If you have any advice, please let me know!!!

Woah, Parkland? I go to William Allen, what I coincidence that I found this video- since I’ll be a Music Ed major at Kutztown this fall! What a small world!

I'm currently a junior in high school and I want to be a music major, most likely music education. I play the piano, and I really love the information you gave. This is really the one true thing I can work hard everyday on and enjoy it. I'm getting myself out there, and I'm playing for so many things: I play for my choir, school musical, church, and even started playing percussion for symphonic band, as well as piano for jazz band, as well as take any chance for any solo recital or collaborative gig that comes up. I even teach music theory to the students in our drama department as a TA! It really is my passion and I love what I do, but it's just hard when my parents aren't fully supportive. They want me to focus more on things like the SAT (which I really despise because it's SOOO boring), and study more (even though I already have straight A's in AP classes) and are worried that I won't make enough money with this career path. The point is, I am doing everything I can to pursue the path I love, but my parents seem to be the only thing hindering me. Any advice?

hi! i’m a senior this year, i turn 17 next week and i’m a clarinet player. i’m the woodwind captain & clarinet section leader in our marching band and i also played in the community college wind ensemble and our local orchestra (halted because of the pandemic), i also sang in a jazz choir for one year. i have a private teacher and practice regularly. i’m self taught on piano, ukulele, guitar, and trumpet to varying degrees- i would say lower beginner for guitar & trumpet, upper beginner for piano and lower advanced for ukulele :’) i dont have any music theory experience at all beyond random youtube videos and chord knowledge/patterns, though, and i’ve never auditioned for district/state band- sophomore year i had schedule conflict with district and wasn’t good enough to try for state, and junior year was 2020… i really do have a passion for music, but i’m also worried, especially because of the pandemic and my burnout/lack of college funds that i won’t be able to succeed in music after or even during college. i was also considering a double major/degree in something like international relations or astronomy/astrophysics, two subjects i really am interested in along with clarinet performance. i’m also interested in music production, but i have no experience with that at all, and i don’t even know where to start. do you think a music performance major is feasible for me? or the double major? or neither? thank you for the video and for your help💜

Great video ☺💕

Im a freshman Highschooler, ive been hardcore in love with classical music ever since i was a choir student in elementary, as a 5 year old i literally had my mom play classical pieces for me to dance to, i was a fan of Beethoven and chopin lol. Im a flute player, and Ive been in varisty band for two years now, i do my best to keep my grades no lower than a B, and ive had my private lesson teacher tell me im ahead of all my other freshman flutist. Im crazy about music, i cant seem to drop it, i really dream about being a musician, i constantly participate in competitions and region things too :) on november 14 theres an event im going to called “music major for a day” i get a hint of what the life is like of a music major at sam houston state uni, just for 5$, i get a lesson too and we learn about scholarships, auditions, and admissions, i get to meet the flutists in it too. im so happy , i dont care how hard it is, the hard work it takes just makes me wanna do it more, it sounds so fun, so ive came to this video for tips and entertainment

hello! I'm from mexico. late 20s, I've never been more happier that when I'm listening to music, watching films because the score, I'm not a grrat guitarist but when i play I'm so happy and feel so much relief, joy, and happiness. i did some semesters in Law school, i dropped. then i tried Paramedic school, i dropped too. i studied english as 2nd language and have a good job thanks to my English knowledge. Honestly, after all these years, I don't have the guts to say and do what i really want to do. i remember when i was 13, i told myself, parents and friends that I wanted to learn to play guitar. i did it! and i got in in Music College, but i left the school due to time and money. i remember i said at High School that i wanted to study music. to have a career in music, not fame or like to be a stage performer, but a teacher, composer instead. life is to short, unsure, and also life is to long to live it with regrets. maybe hitting another year in my life, is finally waking me up to be who i always wanted to be. i found a college that have the career of Music and Teaching Degree, with piano as your instrument. i want piano. i have always love the idea of learning to play it. I'm such a nerd for music. i wake up and sleep singing, thinking about music. I'm those kind of people that needs support to trust in our own decisions and beliefs. i must learn to be my own support and find my trust in me. hope others that are going through same thing, can find themselves sooner than me and be happy!

I am considering studying music. My issue with this decision is my mom is not supportive of this choice. I'm 22. My mom is concerned more about money than about whether or not I actually like what I am doing. I know Music Major is a lot of work, but I know I will put in the work and am not afraid to practice for hours on end... Also, I am far behind many people. I started to learn the basics of theory in 2017 by myself and eventually took classes.

sorry for the long comment! Loved this video for younger watchers out there. Very informative. I played Cello in middle and high school for about 5 years, but without any private instruction. I had such a negative relationship with my orchestra director I ended up quitting and just playing euphonium in band. When I was in high school I did honors orchestra, district honors band, performed in a chamber group that was invited to MYAF, and went to different summer music camps including Interlochen. But I haven’t touched my instrument in about 4 years. With this pandemic I started taking private lessons for the first time in my life (online of course) and it has reinstalled that love and passion I had for music when I was younger. I just finished my 3rd year in a bachelors of science degree but is it too late to try and become a classical musician? I feel VERY behind technically as this is my first time taking private lessons, but I really want to try and be a music major. If Im practicing around 1-4 hours a day, is this something I can pursue? Should I take these next one to two years to try and hone my skills or will it take much longer than that to qualify? Will I be good enough or should I continue with my degree in biology and play in community orchestras the rest of my life?

I've been a guitarist for some years now and I also want to be a music major and then become a music teacher for a school. But in middle school and high school I was never in marching band, mariachi or orchestra. The only music classes I took in school was music theory (my teacher basically taught me nothing) and music production (which was fun but I really didn't learn much either). So with that said, I feel like I am at some disadvantage not really knowing anything about reading music. I also feel like I chose the wrong instrument to learn as guitar doesn't really apply to any school electives like marching band and orchestra. It is tough because I do have a burning passion for music and music production specifically. I have some stuff on my youtube channel, I haven't uploaded in a long time so my mixes and playing aren't as good as they are now. But everything on there is done entirely by me.

Speaking as someone who has a BA in Music, as well as a certificate of completion of the PNWFS (Pacific Northwest Film Scoring) Program, I can honestly say that most music majors will not become full time performers or composers, and those that become public school band/choir/orchestra directors are also probably not going to be full time performers or composers (in the future). Performance and composition are the two musical fields we tend to find the most desirable, but are also rather precarious/very competitive, dep. on many, many factors. I would still rather increase the number of people supporting classical music, other high quality music, etc., as well as increase financial support for composers, performers, etc., rather than simply say, "Its not worth it," and abandon all hope for increased employment in performance/composition, etc. So, it goes without saying that I don't have very much respect for top 40 pop "artists", etc. But I've realized that its nothing personal. It's just that there is a difference between the riff raff and the more cultured, etc. in the world, and if there is any quality that being a music major has instilled in me, it is definitely being more cultured...

I am 38 and always wanted to be a musician but never got the courage to pursue it. I decided to double major in cognitive psychology and music to combine them and trick my brain into not feeling insecure. :)

Such a wonderful inspiring and full of insights video, Sir. Along side with my work as a nurse, it is always my dream to be a pianist too, playing classical pieces is what I always do. Is there a chance for me to get accepted into master's degree in piano even though my baccalaureate degree is not related to music?

Just want to say as someone looking to major in music, this was very helpful and inspiring. I do have one question- I play doublebass, what do you think of trying to focus on both classical and jazz? Could it be too much to take on?

I am a freshman in high school and I would love to major in music. I want to be a vocal major or something with orchestra (I’m not very certain of what specific majors there are.) But most of all I’m interested in music education, mostly on the vocal side. I can read music, however I can not play piano. I have noticed that most universities mention that they have a piano proficiency test to say what level keyboard classes they will place you in. Do I need to be able to play piano to get into these schools, or will they just put me into a beginners keyboard course?

I got stuck in advanced music theory years ago and abandoned my degree in vocal music. I'm revisiting the idea of retaking beginning and trying again. Its been 20 years and my career is in another field, but I want to finish. The idea terrifies me.

I’ve spent 11 years playing violin; taking private lessons, getting into ensembles and orchestra, and practicing regularly. I have an amazing teacher currently, and I think I found the right school, but it’s not close to the music community that I have now. I’m not sure if I can leave my music community and still have them when I come back. My parents are also not so keen on me going with a music major, any advice on how to convince them?

Hello I have been playing piano for a few years now. I have a basic understanding of music theory and reading it. I can play pieces such as the turkish march and moonlight sonata and work off of a lot of chord charts. But I have never had much experience reading off sheet music besides those two songs. I could sit down and work through a piece but it might take a bit longer. Do you think being this behind in that category will affect me going into my freshman year of college? I’m going to attend CBU and join their commercial performance program.

Hello, I am a freshmen in High School and would love to do something music related in my career. My absolute dream job would be a composer (for movies or musicals specifically, but I would take what I could get!) Or, something within the music business (producer, manager, ect.) Do you have any advice on what I should major and minor in, what I can do in high school right now, and even what to look for in careers? Thanks!

Hi! I saw you were replying to comments so I thought I would leave one here to see if you had any comments on my situation. I'm 15, about to be a junior, and play oboe. I play in my school band (percussion for marching band) and in two youth orchestras. I am extremely interested in majoring in music, and I want to go out of state to a good music school. Is this realistic? I made first chair in my all state band (for 9/10 grades) and now I am kind of stuck feeling (I made first chair in the biggest comp possible at the moment, so what now??) . There are not any music theory or choir classes at my school, so even though I want to take one there isn't really an option for me. I thought about auditioning for NYO-USA this year mainly to see how I stand with other oboists but that is a huge competition and I don't know if I am ready for that or not. Thoughts??? College recommendations to look at?

Awesome video man im excited to start my AA in music this fall at my community college i work full time there so there giving me a 10$ credit hour benefit classes are cheap. Do music majors type alot of papers? i typically practice 2-3 hours a day i dont always have time to practice more except on sundays with my band i practice at least 4-5 hours.

I really wanted to be a professional pianist, study in a music college, but sometimes I doubt and fear if Im going to do well. Because sometimes people ask me, does money exist there? and then they start comparing things where I am not happy to do. Everytime people asked me this question, I'm so affected. :(

On my country no have music classes at school or high school the things are more hardest

Hey, thank you for your great informations I have a question about applying for music.. I'm in Tehran music school and I am 16 and we are learning solfege , harmony, piano , music theory plus my instrument that is violin I want to go in Deutschland to study music and actually I want to be a soloist seriously In our school we have an orchestra and a string ensemble and I am learning deutsch and I am A.1😬😬😬 anyway in you opinion how can I study music in Deutschland from the country like Iran?

I noticed you said William & Mary I live in Williamsburg do you offer lessons?

Mr. Watson, I'm an aspiring singer/musician(I'm taking vocal lessons), but I also want to learn to learn to play instruments & produce music electronically as well. Could you tell which of these college majors I should enroll in/start with first: Music, Music Education, Music Performance, Music Production, Music Recording Technology? Music is my passion and my therapy, I want to change other's lives thru music and do the same for society. I never really played any instruments for too long. I want to learn guitar (and it's many types), piano, etc.

Im homeschooled and don’t have any access to no. 2. What can I do?

Does my main instrument define my music personality? I play trumpet for my school but I like drumset better and I was wondering if I could do both. Because I'll be honest I don't really like playing the trumpet. The only reason why I do is because my band director needs me on the section and drumset the instrument that actually passions me. Please answer me I need to know if I could still play drumset despite me being a "trumpet player"

Is it a must to know sheet note?or they will teach the student later there?because i want to enter music major and i only know how to read chords:(i just started playing piano when i was 14 y/o and im 17 now. i learnt by myself and my father help me too , so is it possible to attend music school now or later? (Sorry i didnt know eng well , eng is not my first language 😩)

So how can I tell if I definately want to study music? I'm leaning more towards it, but I have a few other major ideas and I'm not sure if I 100% want to major in music

Quick question. I live somewhere where there are not a lot of music opportunities. The most i can do is private lessons and playing in my school orchestra. I have been playing trumpet for 6 years and i love doing it, but i dont want to audition/apply and get turned down because of the lack of "activity". Do you have any tips/ ideas on what i can do? Thanks!

I am currently in music high school (grade 10) and I want to major in piano performance. The problem is, I've started playing piano much later than kids usually do, I started at the age of 8. In August 2020 I got into the high music school i'm currently studying at, but my level (both technical and musical) is much lower than it should be by now (I am judging by looking at my classmates and their levels, which are higher than mine). I really want to do it professionally and I don't see myself anywhere but in music. After I got into music school, I told myself that I'll try and work as hard as possible. I'm currently practising 3-4 hours every day, and I feel like I am improving significantly, however I still feel like I won't be able to become professional as i'm not good enough. What could you advise me to do in this situation?

I am currently going into my senior I want to major in music but I don’t play anything I sing but I don’t and never had voice training because it’s very expensive I didn’t know you had to know how to play an instrument in order to get to major in music. I thought I would just learn while I was taking courses in music I don’t know what to do any help?

So I’m a junior in high school and my main instrument is flute but I’m self teaching myself how to play piano just now. Not a big fan of flute and enjoy piano more , is it possible to major in piano for college? If so, what do you learn as a piano major for college?

Me doesn’t do other instrument ensembles because band kids scare me. I play the bassoon and I don’t know anyone well and no one talks to me.

I’m currently a senior in highschool, I want to be a music major. However I don’t have much experience with music I know very little on music knowledge such as music theory or how to play an instrument I sing but not trained I’ve been told I sing well however I’m self taught and have tried to learn a few songs on my own . I’ve always wanted to be a musician/artist but my school never offered music programs . I’m unsure if it’s still possible for me to be accepted to be a music major . I have applied to schools to be a music major already, but a audition is required and there’s much I don’t know about for singing a requirement in the songs to audition for I need to sing a art song, folk song, sing two contrasting pieces with Atleast one foreign language are a requirement for voice and I’m unsure for piano as well . i have three months to prepare before the deadline do you think it’s possible for me ? And what could I do to get better fast ? What major would work best for me ? Piano audition requirement \/ • A contrapuntal composition by J.S.Bach such as an invention, a sinfonia or a prelude and/or fugue • A movement from classical sonata by Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven or Schubert • A 19th-century romantic piece OR a 20th/21st-century piece • A skill assessment that includes knowledge of major and minor patterns and sightreading • Note that sight reading will not be required if you opt to submit a recorded audition, but faculty may request to meet via Zoom to work on some sight reading exercises with you. • At least one of the works should be performed by memory

What brand of Classical guitar is that @3:25

I really love to sing, want to sing like an Opera singer, I'm 24-years old, it is too late to learn it? have the passion but not that gifted, my family is poor, the economic condition doesn't allow me to go to music college, but I have no interest in other majors except music... really confused and depressed because I heard people say music college is crazy-expensive? and very competitive too, don't know what to do anymore, no money..no confidence

Hey Dr.Watson recent subscriber I’m reaching out to you after watching this video for advice and help so I’m concerning music as a major but I need your help to understand what it is that Music/Instrumental Concentration Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree offers vs what Music/Instrumental Concentration Bachelor of Music Education Degree offers I would like to be in the classroom going more towards band director but I also would just simply like the concept of teaching outside of school districts so with considering that I would like if you have free time to broaden my understanding in each of those aspects of a music major thanks in advance .

hi i have a question and you have had some great responses. i play 2 instruments, both the electric guitar and the ukulele, and i was wondering if i can still major in music education since i can't participate in band at my school. i take lessons and i practice regularily but my dream is to major in music education. since i don't play an orchestrated-classical instrument, can i still major in music education? thanks, i also know how to read music and i can't sing.

Hi,Id like to know if i only played one musical instruments, nd I dont sing, but my goal is too teach in music so do you I can obtain music major?

Would it also be fine to look at the musicians you look up to and seeing what education they received?

Im on my last year on highschool, and i just started practiced my piano diligently for the past couple of months, i already know Basic of sheet reading, 7s and 9s, C,E,D scale and a little bit of music theory like Forte and etc, and i practiced solfegio, i really want to go to music college and choose Pop Jazz as my go to, but i feel im not prepared enough, would you recommend me on what to learn next? Im really scared and paranoid about my skills

I tried majoring in music education with a concentration in secondary (high school) and honestly... I never learned to read treble clef.. or any other clef.. any advice or ideas? I seriously want to be a band director once I'm out of college.

I HAVE A QUESTION WHAT IF I HAVE NO VOCAL TRAINING EXPERIENCE AND IM TRYING TO MAJOR IN MUSIC???

Hello i want to be a music major but i don't know how many years of practice i should have of requisite before joining or can someone Just join without practice?

What are the sub-categories under music? Like in fine arts there's sculpting, painting and graphic design. Is it only vocal and choral?

Yup.? Do adults go back . Big fish small bowl. Wanna yea h more effectively… wondering how when each day transitioning to music seems like death. . Financially . … transitioning from labor to music full time… want to complete what I started as a kid. … thoughts. ?

I'm going into highschool and I want to start in music theory but I don't know how to explain what it is

Should I go to music school if I want to teach guitar?

My college is requiring a secondary instrument, is it necessary to know that instrument? i play piano but desire to learn cello but don't know the first thing about it. Would it be smart for me to choose it?

Does a singing voice count as an instrument

Does musicology let you make soundtracks

can I apply to music major with 8 to 9 months of going to regular music classes and practicing before applying to a university?🤔

I have a question. Why does music in college always have to strictly be based off classical music?

i will be back when i turn 17 😭

If I wanted to become a conductor what undergraduate degree is the best choice?

Very good advice. I know this video is not new but ... My question is: I'm male over 30. My mind, body, and soul is built upon music, I have all the elements you said, even people admiring when I played and sang (acoustic guitar - kind of classical mix with jazz finger stile in a church - I'm self-learned, but I read music), also I was well known in many neighbor cities around mine and always invited to make presentations - for free, obvious), but I come from a poor country and could never study in a school because I had to work in factories to be able to eat because music is not a profession and an option in my country if you don't want to play popular radio songs. I immigrate to Canada a few years ago and I have to start a career here. With this scenario and as a professor do you think it is possible to come back to what really matters to me and start to build a career, going to music graduation, even with this age? Sincerely speaking, what is your advice for me? Thank you.

I have a BS in Classical Guitar. I feel like if I get a PhD in music, I will be working as an adjunct in the middle of nowhere, chained to a six figure debt

I don't have much confidence in my own playing 😂 I wonder if college will accept my skills lol. I don't know their standards I feel kinda scared haha

Do You know about"Alip ba ta"?Alip is a very talented guitarist on RU-vid"""""".......

Some body should make a fugue with the title