bass. Career? or hobby?

thePRINCESSarah · #1 07-12-2007, 08:35 PM

for me im not sure yet, my music teacher, tells me since my first lesson that i would be a great proffessional, and yes i love the instrument with all my heart, but i also think like, if i have a family can i really support them as a mucisian??????? bass as a hobby has only one problem for me. and that is i dont get to play 24/7 like i wish i could..... anyways.... i'd like to hear everyone's opinion.

BassCarver · #2 07-14-2007, 06:40 AM

What is the difference between a pizza and a musician?

A pizza can feed a family of four.

Hullllllo Princess! It's me!
I've also heard... that is, read this: Keep doing what you love the most. It will pay off. Monetarily. Am I a case in point? I took bass up some years before first marriage and kids. I'm onto my second family. The longest time I ever put the bass aside was for two months, when I had a particularly long-houred job that lasted two months. So now I'm forty-one, and finally got to take part in the recording and release of an album. Darn good one, too. The band now gathers material for a second. Will these recordings sell well enough to make us self-sufficient? Time will tell. I have high hopes.
Family does come first for me, but bass runs a very close second!
I've rambled a bit. I hope what I've said is of use.

thePRINCESSarah · #3 07-15-2007, 02:50 AM

thats good. but for me its a little more difficult than just doing what i love, if things were all that way i could live where i wanted, marry who i chose to, and do what i enjoy. there are alot of expectations on me..... my plans are real estate till im about 25, then open a bakery, and at 30 a restraunt...... well, ive got 14 years to make all those dreams. lol..... bass, just has to find a way in to my life like as a major ....thing.

ALiP BoB · #4 07-15-2007, 10:10 AM

Passion is the fuel for this path.

ukebox · #5 07-19-2007, 11:06 AM

If you're considering playing bass for your life path start now and go help every bassless performer you can. Learn what they need under them and give it to them. Keep a dozen cards in your pocket with your name and number on them. Turn nothing down at first. It's all about making the other performer sound good, and once you have a reputation for making others sound good you are off to the races.