Still, nowadays you can get into high level IT positions with a degree in cosmetics, so it might not be all that bad an idea.
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WWIISSEE FRWOM YOUR GWWAVVEE Blackened fucked around with this message on 08-27-2006 at 11:39 PM.
If music is what you love though...I dont see how it could be a bad idea.
How likely is it that I'll be able to support myself at all with that?
quote:It's pretty likely you'll be able to support yourself with a master's degree in a lot of different things. Of course, it depends on a lot more things than just the degree itself, so you're not going to get any really good answers asking that question.
Gadani.
I was thinking about majoring in singing.How likely is it that I'll be able to support myself at all with that?
Or do you mean "At what level of comfort will my living situation most likely be?"
In that case I hope you like cardboard boxes and ham sandwiches.
"You want fries with that?"
Basically, you don't go to college for the degree, if it's for art or music, unless you're looking to go to graduate school to then go on to teaching. You go to a college for the knowledge, professors, and the people you meet there + opportunities they bring both in college and once you graduate. Because more often than not, the folks you meet at an art college can lead into potential work and collaboration later on in your life.
If you're looking at being a vocal major, you need to be passionate about it, because this shit isn't cheap. If you're just thinking about doing it, and that you might not be committed... Then take voice lessons with a good teacher. Because that's all you'll get out of being a vocal major if you don't actively pursue everything that the college has to offer for you.
Good luck 
Under capitalism, man exploits man. Under communism, it's just the opposite. - John Kenneth Galbraith
But if your coursework will allow you to get a graduate degree in something else, then there's no reason not to. Just be aware that putting all your eggs in the music basket may not be a smart idea.
--Satan, quoted by John Milton
Under capitalism, man exploits man. Under communism, it's just the opposite. - John Kenneth Galbraith
Take David Helfgott, for example. Music prodigy, studied music at the Royal College of Music in London, spent ten years institutionalised, four years playing in an obscure wine bar, and then had movies made about him, and now plays worldwide. Still poor as piss.
Even if you're excellent, you're deeply unlikely to make much money--but you will get the credit. Which, depending on your motives, is often enough.
I have known 2 people that were majoring in vocal performance and at least one of them was taking summer school in addition to 18-19 hours per regular semester just to make it out in 4 years.
Plus, like these dudes are saying, you're putting all that time in and you don't even know if you're going to be making any money. Monica fucked around with this message on 08-28-2006 at 03:05 PM.
I was told that and I've found it to be good advice. But then again, I'm brilliant, talented and charming, so I don't know how well it could work for you.
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Mr. Parcelan was naked while typing this:
It's better to starve doing what you love than eat well doing what you hate.
Fuck that noise. I'd rather shovel shit for ten hours a day and be a millionaire than do something I like and be on a ramen and tap water diet.
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Snoota stopped staring at Deedlit long enough to write:
Fuck that noise. I'd rather shovel shit for ten hours a day and be a millionaire than do something I like and be on a ramen and tap water diet.
It's kind of different for those of us with ambition.
It's a lot easier to be happy if you're earning a decent living, whether you like your job or not.
--Satan, quoted by John Milton
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Bloodsage had this to say about Cuba:
I'm with Fleetwood Mac on this one. If you can't make money doing what you love, then love the one you're with. I'm of the opinion that the whole, "It's better to be happy and poor," thing was started as a means for poor people to rationalize their situation.It's a lot easier to be happy if you're earning a decent living, whether you like your job or not.
I always thought that was CSNY.
Gadani, you might consider investigating a commercial music or music as industry concentration rather than performance. Still rooted firmly in music studies, and you can certainly take performance classes, but you also have a good grounding in business to make yourself more marketable.
I don't know what's available to you, but I know a few of the schools near me offer 4 year degrees in business oriented music programs. Arttemis fucked around with this message on 08-28-2006 at 11:42 PM.
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Mr. Parcelan stumbled drunkenly to the keyboard and typed:
It's kind of different for those of us with ambition.
Because when we think ambition, we think Parcelan.
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At least I'm not Snoota
Because when we think ambition, we think Parcelan.
Uh huh.
Bloodsage fucked around with this message on 08-29-2006 at 07:36 AM.
--Satan, quoted by John Milton
--Satan, quoted by John Milton
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Bloodsage's unholy Backstreet Boys obsession manifested in:
I'm with Fleetwood Mac on this one. If you can't make money doing what you love, then love the one you're with. I'm of the opinion that the whole, "It's better to be happy and poor," thing was started as a means for poor people to rationalize their situation.It's a lot easier to be happy if you're earning a decent living, whether you like your job or not.
I believe in the happy medium, Id trade some extra spending cash for slightly MORE happiness. You cant be happy when your cant pay the bills IMO
If music is the one thing you would prefer to be doing all day, every day, go right ahead. If music is just a hobby right now you're looking to possibly make into a job and the brilliant center of all your thinking, I would personally advise against spending your college money on an education in music. Rather than going all-out, try and get into a band or orchestra at your school in your free time, and go from there.
Think how few high school athletes get to compete at the NCAA level (much less Div I), then how few of those athletes get to turn pro, and you'll have an idea of the calculus you should be performing.
Even now I'm constantly surprised how few people seem to have a realistic idea of their place in our extremely competitive, hierarchical military system. And one of the hardest things is trying to break it to people that, no, just doing everything "okay" doesn't rate that #1 slot--or even maybe that top 60% ticket to a worry-free promotion. Most people are average, by definition, but most people don't rate themselves as average.
In the end, you have to ask yourself what makes you think you've got what it takes to make it in that world.
--Satan, quoted by John Milton
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ACES! Another post by Mod:
First, be clear about your goals. Are you ok with not having a wife? Not having children?
People in the entertainment industry can't get married or have kids?
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When the babel fish was in place, it was apparent Reynar said:
People in the entertainment industry can't get married or have kids?
Sure, but why settle for spouse and children if you can have groupies?
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Reynar attempted to be funny by writing:
People in the entertainment industry can't get married or have kids?
It doesn't apply to spouses, but it would probably be best not to have kids if your income amounts to pocket change.
"Don't want to sound like a fanboy, but I am with you. I'll buy it for sure, it's just a matter of for how long I will be playing it..."
- Silvast, Battle.net forums
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Reynar said this, then charged the door while shouting "CHONGO LONGO!":
People in the entertainment industry can't get married or have kids?
Well...there's a 48-hour-limit.
Disclaimer: I'm just kidding, I love all living things.
The fastest draw in the Crest.
"The Internet is MY critical thinking course." -Maradon
"Gambling for the husband, an abortion for the wife and fireworks for the kids they chose to keep? Fuck you, Disneyland. The Pine Ridge Indian Reservation is the happiest place on Earth." -JooJooFlop
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Gunslinger Moogle had this to say about dark elf butts:
Well...there's a 48-hour-limit.
People with actual, bone-fide music degrees don't go into that area of the entertainment business. There's way too much money and fame.
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Reynar stumbled drunkenly to the keyboard and typed:
People in the entertainment industry can't get married or have kids?
Try keeping a wife faithful on a wandering musician's income.
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Mod painfully thought these words up:
Try keeping a wife faithful on a wandering musician's income.
Wow, uh..
It's not something people hear about.
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Sean impressed everyone with:
Wow, uh..
Yeah, it should be the other way around 
"Don't want to sound like a fanboy, but I am with you. I'll buy it for sure, it's just a matter of for how long I will be playing it..."
- Silvast, Battle.net forums
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Stalwart Steve still thinks SARS jokes are topical, as evidenced by:
No, not really, because every woman on earth is trying their best to never work a day in their lives and just latch on to some loser who wasted all his time in graduate school so he could get a 6 figure salary. That's all there is.
That's what I did.
Well, reverse the genders. I'm totally shooting to be a house husband.
Under capitalism, man exploits man. Under communism, it's just the opposite. - John Kenneth Galbraith
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Verily, the chocolate bunny rabbits doth run and play while Stalwart Steve gently hums:
No, not really, because every woman on earth is trying their best to never work a day in their lives and just latch on to some loser who wasted all his time in graduate school so he could get a 6 figure salary. That's all there is.
Six figures doesn't suck, but it's not Utopia. It's still firmly middle class.
An enduring rule of the universe is that expenses rise to meet income.
--Satan, quoted by John Milton
