Music? A Career?

When I get up in the morning, getting ready for work, I think, "I sure wish I didn't have to go do something that means nothing to me, I wish I could listen to music all day." Saying that, I suppose music would be a career for me to have. I love music, I'm very passionate about it, so why not get paid to do it. The real question comes down to what kind of music related career is right for me. If I had to pick just one full time music career to take over my life it would probably be making music, either through orchestral, small ensemble (and when I say small ensemble I mean either small jazz group, small group of concert style musicians or a rock band). This kind of career would really let me express myself in a positive way and I'm sure would be really fun. And if your thinking, "OMG, the only reason he wants to do that is to become rich, travel the world and get all the ladies". Well, to be honest, those just happen to be perks of the job (:P). But in all seriousness, those things don't mean anything if I'm not happy, and by gosh I'd rather be happy.

If there was a career I'd have to have if i couldn't have one of those dreams come true would be a roadie, musical technician, working in a music studio or something along those lines. To be a roadie would be wicked awesome. Yes, i said wicked awesome, what are you gonna do about it. To be able to travel along with bands and set up their easel to paint their masterpiece(metaphorically, not literally) would be pretty fun and interesting. I'd get to see new sites, experience different things (no drugs though), meet new people and learn new things along the way. When it comes to working a studio making music, I think it would be sweet to compose, mix or make music for films. That way, I could add a component to something that would entertain hundreds or thousands of people. I wouldn't even need to make music for films, I would be happy enough just helping to get a great sound from some band who's recording in a studio.

The one thing that I will definitely love about having music as a career is waking up in the morning and saying, "Well..*yawn*, time to go make music and money at the same time". Though the money won't be a big deal for me, it is nice to have. The thought of getting up and doing something that makes sense to me and being good at it really gets my truly happy.