This is the time of year where I usually ask my students what are their goals in music. It’s near the end of this semester, and we review what we have done, and plan our next summer sessions and goals. For my students completing their junior year of high school, this is where I really want to know what are their plans for college. Do you want to play/study music in college? Are you planning a career in the arts? What accomplishments have you completed that will aid your entrance into your college of choice? Are you ready for the audition process? These questions and their answers give me the information I need to give them the tools to succeed.
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Sometimes I have had to do a job I didn’t especially like to pay the bills. I think most of the US population has been or is currently in this position. What many people neglect to do is to gain as much knowledge as they can during that time, including learning more about that job and studying other subjects for a role they do desire. This self-discipline is one of many keys to my being what I consider successful in my musical career.
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