Recent content by David95

Personally, I think this has been the best piece of advice offered in this thread so far. For me at least, it's very easy to get caught up in "making it big", and forgetting about the other possibilities. Of course I'll give it everything I have to be as successful as I can be, but like you...

Everything you said was very true. I faced the same choice, and for the sake of money chose the cheaper option. I've been sure to play on the advantages of a smaller school, but I've also done my best to stay well-connected with others in the community and be an honest judge of my ability. I...

I think all of my concerns about graduate school are where this is stemming from, actually. It's an overwhelming thing, for sure.

Wow. Thank you all for the responses. I think the general theme that I'm getting is that in one way or another, a musician's mindset requires work. Something I've never really considered before, but definitely helpful. I'm going to try all of these things when possible, be it telling myself...

Hi there! This is my first post, I believe. I've been reading for some time, but don't ever remember posting anything. Anyway, here we go! I am a double bassist in college. I'm not BAD, I mean I am pretty good, but there's no way I'd win a major audition any time soon, you know? I'm in an area...