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Alex Fisher

A&P Mechanic and Self-Employed Musician
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations - Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Charlotte, North Carolina
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Nicco yesterday 1123 views

Corporate or Commercial?

I am a new licensed aircraft mechanic.
I am trying to decide if I should go into commercial or business jets. can someone give me advice on the upside and down side to both.

Pay
Advancement opportunities
leadership roles?

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Mia Apr 16, 2025 727 views

How do I pay off student loans as a music major, emphasis on organ?

At the college I'm thinking of attending, I was awarded a music scholarship that requires me to major in music. I auditioned as a pianist and heard that organists make more than pianists. Any recommendations? I am also considering a different college where I would likely major in chemistry.

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Lydia Feb 20, 2025 1712 views

How can you manage multiple self-established careers at the same time?

I am very interested in majoring in the music department and know that there are not many jobs that will sustain a stable income on their own. However, I would not want to work a corporate job while managing my own music gigs. Are there other, non-music related, side hustles (like independent...

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Brody Jun 10, 2024 3265 views

What is the difference between a Music Degree and a Music Performance Degree?

I am in my high school band and I play bassoon. I want to work in music but I am unsure what degree I should go for in college.

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Jupiter Jun 12, 2023 1895 views

how does the classical music industry exactly work? #Spring23

How exactly would someone get a job as a classical musician? Is the industry competitive? What makes a classical composer special or big?

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lily Oct 08, 2021 1907 views

What college would be best for becoming a band teacher

I enjoy playing trombone and play for my schools symphonic band and marching band. I think I would have fun in this career. #music #education #college #teacher

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Diamond Oct 31, 2018 2150 views

What are the pros and cons of making it into the music industry?

#musicindustry #music #singing #singer #singer-songwriter

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Anna Aug 17, 2018 976 views

How do I find out about apprenticeships and other ways to get practical experience during college?

#music #orchestral-music #music-performance

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Brenna Aug 14, 2018 1061 views

I have auditions for music schools in February, how do I best prepare with the volume of things to learn?

I have to prepare 4 pieces, scales (major, minor, chromatic), and an etude. #college #college-selection #music #music-performance #music-industry

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Cherie May 16, 2016 1569 views

Is it pointless to go back to college?

I'll be 42 next week and have two young children. Returning to school would be a lot of work and expense, but my current career is unfulfilling and stagnant. My music degrees have proved useless, but I have always been interested in psychology. Is it too late for a career change? #psychology

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Jastyn Apr 17, 2018 1143 views

How do I get a head start on my music career while still in school?

I'm going to be attending college in the fall to pursue my major in music technology, but I really don't want to wait until I've gotten my degree to make moves in the music industry. What steps/initiatives can I take to give myself a head start in my career while actively working on my degree?...

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Gillian Feb 09, 2018 2319 views

What are some schools that famous musicians have graduated from?

I would like to know because I'm wondering if there are any schools that just seem to produce people in the #music-industry

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oliver Jan 10, 2018 1342 views

what is some advice on earning a stable salary as a musician?

I know that I will be a musician when I grow up but I might end up homeless also due to having no money. #music #salary #pay #performing-arts

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Adriananna Jul 13, 2018 918 views

if i wanted to become a singe do i have to go to collage or can i just be a one hit wonder and get a job

#music # #music-industry #jobs

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Katelynn Jul 25, 2018 1019 views

Music Education Time Management

Incoming Freshman with a Major in Music Education with concerns about time management. I have heard it is a stressful major and would like any supportive comments and advice to better prepare myself for Fall Semester.
#music #time-management #choral #freshman #teaching