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Mariah
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Tallahassee, Florida
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How can a performer succeed after graduation?
I am a senior in college and will be pursuing my master degree in Opera. I am wondering how I can be financially stable while actively looking for gigs after I graduate.
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Aaron DECHAZAL
Engineering Manager, Automotive Supply Base
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Hi Mariah,
Financial stability, regardless of your chosen field, comes down to a realistic assessment of what you consider "stability" which is in turn some balance between what you need to spend and how much you make. Finding financial stability in New York City may be different than say in Nashville.
If you have no other specific work experience well then retail and service industries are a flexible way to start out. You can often make your own hours allowing for the gigs/rehearsals etc. the down side is that the pay is at the lower end.
The next step up would be putting your skills to work, have you had any summer jobs that you can parlay into a potential job in secretarial, office management, catering etc.? Can you teach voice at a local shop?
And don't underestimate the "spending" side of the equation, the less you spend, the easier it is to find that stability. If you have car and high rent payments then things are a little more challenging. Driving a beater and living at home or with a friend/relative for a while can help you get on your feet.
Cheers!
Financial stability, regardless of your chosen field, comes down to a realistic assessment of what you consider "stability" which is in turn some balance between what you need to spend and how much you make. Finding financial stability in New York City may be different than say in Nashville.
If you have no other specific work experience well then retail and service industries are a flexible way to start out. You can often make your own hours allowing for the gigs/rehearsals etc. the down side is that the pay is at the lower end.
The next step up would be putting your skills to work, have you had any summer jobs that you can parlay into a potential job in secretarial, office management, catering etc.? Can you teach voice at a local shop?
And don't underestimate the "spending" side of the equation, the less you spend, the easier it is to find that stability. If you have car and high rent payments then things are a little more challenging. Driving a beater and living at home or with a friend/relative for a while can help you get on your feet.
Cheers!