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professional?    17:15 on Sunday, February 17, 2013          

chopinwaltzes
(4 points)
Posted by chopinwaltzes

I am a 12 year old pianist, cellist, and flutist.
I really love music and I want to be music major.
The thing is, my parents and my music teachers tell me it's not going to happen.
I compose a lot and I really enjoy it.
What should I do? :O


Re: professional?    00:22 on Wednesday, March 27, 2013          

sahadul123
(29 points)
Posted by sahadul123

Very good.


Re: professional?    00:28 on Wednesday, March 27, 2013          
Re: professional?    16:11 on Thursday, March 28, 2013          

rbreslin
(57 points)
Posted by rbreslin

So .. I am a parent (a dad) with a 17 year old, a 14 and a 12 year old.
I am pretty sure your parents (and teachers) are keen to think about what is best for you.

When I was younger I dreamed of being a composer and a musician.
Now, I am not (just a proud parent - but that's pretty good), oh and a very keen amateur musician having a lot of fun playing in a jazz band, a rock band and with family and friends.

It's good to have dreams and ambitions - but be careful not to hang everything on your dreams - not everyone can be a top musician or a composer.

I would say it's too early to tell when you're only 12 years old. Keep an open mind - who knows what you will find in the future that inspires you. And you don't have to let go of your dreams either - just don't get too fixed to young on one track or one ambition.

Most of all - enjoy your music and share in your music making with others. it makes it more real and perhaps a little less intense.

I have always found when you worry less about things they turn out better.


Re: professional?    04:09 on Monday, April 8, 2013          

birder
(6 points)
Posted by birder

its not necessary to being a musician for dealing with music. dont forget you can always continue and develop to playing this enstruments when you work in another job.
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