ARTS: Being a Successful Musician

Larry Livingston, Professor of Conducting and Music Director of Thornton Orchestras, describes the kinds of skills one needs to make it in the music business today.
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[@BluVomit1]

You have no idea how much you have made my day!

[@JPSaxMan]

His comment about the shock between high school and college music is so true...unbelievably true!

[@toomanylaurens]

He is so inspiring. I might've pushed a little harder and completed my degree in music education had I heard him speak back then. It makes me ache--just like he said.

[@winstono75]

It doesn't matter how much you learn. It's about connecting to your inner source. That's what makes your music interesting, that it's brimming with your individuality.

[@cboyzstarz]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@jazz1bro]

Better late then never! He is right and many of us were not exposed to all of his advice. We did it anyway possible!

[@G2da123]

Some sound advice! I like

[@FavaMade]

Indeed,

[@danielchong1234]

your words are truly encouraging.thanks.i started piano at age of 12 and i am so sad because most people start at age of 4.but i will work harder.^^

[@klazo123]

i like him!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jwd223]

This was some great advice. I am 50+ Can I be successful in learning music--Learning music theory now. Thx for the advice

[@machia-mw1lm]

The arts . It's a million to one . But if you're good , really good and you really love it , you might have a shot . Maybe .

[@thedonnumber11]

This is so true

[@TheTekinha15]

DEFINITELY! POST VIDEOS!!!

[@msiracusano]

so true..

[@JAZZSTARish]

@flowersarealive I agree. It sounds like you have the drive. I am a musician myself and started in my 20's learning the piano by ear. Music is a passion it reflects my mood. You keep at it..learn as much as you can here and there. Do you have any of your music somewhere? I am interested. I hope we can stay in contact.

[@wojtekszczerbinski9631]

ok that is huge

[@JMPNavarro]

"Chops" is the colloquial term for "skills."

[@littledrummer666]

hes good

[@pablosalaco]

damn im 21 is there still hope???? i know how to play the guiar/piano and bass and some music theory

[@frankmensing4348]

you just need good songs, and be able to preform them well. thats what i think

[@kdangaable]

Sounds risky.......lol jk. im goin for it.