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Nephi
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Kearns, Utah
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What measures can I take to make sure my entire career feels rewarding?
I'm a senior considering pursuing work in music and/or education, and I've noticed that teaching as a profession is less popular as the years go by. Additionally, I've seen that music doesn't always get the same attention that other programs do, so I want to know how I can make a living in music while feeling fulfilled.
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Paul Goetzinger MPA
Academic and Career Advisor | Freelance Writer | TRIO Program Director
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I have a basic formula, when it comes to determining a college major or even a future occupation in life.
Choose something that you love to do, not just a passion, but really love. It must be something that you love so much, that even if they did not pay you to do it, you would still do it anyway.
American historian, David McCullough, said it even more clearly. He stated that he loved writing about history so much, that he would have paid someone, so that he could do it every day. His love of his major and occupation was this great.
Choose something that you love to do, not just a passion, but really love. It must be something that you love so much, that even if they did not pay you to do it, you would still do it anyway.
American historian, David McCullough, said it even more clearly. He stated that he loved writing about history so much, that he would have paid someone, so that he could do it every day. His love of his major and occupation was this great.
Tracy Reinhardt
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Hi there!
I have a degree in music, and I almost completed an education degree as well. I'm married to a wonderful and highly decorated music teacher who has a doctorate in Music Education. My focus was on voice and choral music his instrument is the clarinet with a focus in the woodwinds and conducting.
Music is a unique art form, and education is about helping others learn and grow in their skills.
My husband, who has a Ph.D., isn't teaching right now after working in several school districts and at the university level. Some of the challenges he faced were related to funding, politics, and the costs involved. Music lessons can be expensive, and as an instrumentalist, he needed to be skilled enough to teach all instruments, not just his main one.
If you love music and enjoy teaching, it can be a fulfilling career for any age group. I still enjoy teaching keyboard and giving the occasional voice lesson, and I even take lessons myself sometimes. Best of luck to you!
I have a degree in music, and I almost completed an education degree as well. I'm married to a wonderful and highly decorated music teacher who has a doctorate in Music Education. My focus was on voice and choral music his instrument is the clarinet with a focus in the woodwinds and conducting.
Music is a unique art form, and education is about helping others learn and grow in their skills.
My husband, who has a Ph.D., isn't teaching right now after working in several school districts and at the university level. Some of the challenges he faced were related to funding, politics, and the costs involved. Music lessons can be expensive, and as an instrumentalist, he needed to be skilled enough to teach all instruments, not just his main one.
If you love music and enjoy teaching, it can be a fulfilling career for any age group. I still enjoy teaching keyboard and giving the occasional voice lesson, and I even take lessons myself sometimes. Best of luck to you!
Melissa Branovan
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Melissa’s Answer
Both are great careers and tap into your creativity! Think if which has a career path that is fulfilling to you, and which is a hobby? You could teach music on the side. Teaching is a rewarding job, has long hours and not always the best pay. Corporate training could also be an avenue.
Music is creatively fulfilling and may not always have the best pay. Music therapy, music labels have a number of jobs, think of what roles go into a concert or talent management.
Ultimately you need to decide if your passion outweighs high earnings or if you prefer to keep it special as a hobby. Good luck!
Music is creatively fulfilling and may not always have the best pay. Music therapy, music labels have a number of jobs, think of what roles go into a concert or talent management.
Ultimately you need to decide if your passion outweighs high earnings or if you prefer to keep it special as a hobby. Good luck!
steve wright
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So much can be said and so many studies have been done about how music affects the brain in a positive way. Therefore, music education is a great way to expand the minds of both the young and older generations.
There are many options to teaching music from a local elementary/high school or maybe teach at a music college such as Juilliard, Berkley, Belmont University to name just a few of the many that are out there. Another option is private instructions that would be more attuned to the individual student(s). Teaching one-on-one will also keep you more involved as you will need to keep up with the beginner as well as the advanced student. Different lessons for different students. Unlike one lesson for many students.
If you are searching for ways to teach and play music as a way to pay the bills, it's a rough road, Nephi and you may need to work another gig as you start your life's journey. When I was taking private drum lessons, my instructor frequently played in a jazz ensemble, gave private lessons, and was also landlord for a couple of houses. Because he knew I was a working musician (and the $ is not always enough) he let me do some work on his rentals in lieu of payment for lessons. That's just one example and something you might want to consider. Wish you the best.
There are many options to teaching music from a local elementary/high school or maybe teach at a music college such as Juilliard, Berkley, Belmont University to name just a few of the many that are out there. Another option is private instructions that would be more attuned to the individual student(s). Teaching one-on-one will also keep you more involved as you will need to keep up with the beginner as well as the advanced student. Different lessons for different students. Unlike one lesson for many students.
If you are searching for ways to teach and play music as a way to pay the bills, it's a rough road, Nephi and you may need to work another gig as you start your life's journey. When I was taking private drum lessons, my instructor frequently played in a jazz ensemble, gave private lessons, and was also landlord for a couple of houses. Because he knew I was a working musician (and the $ is not always enough) he let me do some work on his rentals in lieu of payment for lessons. That's just one example and something you might want to consider. Wish you the best.