TeenLife 2023 Your Future In Arts Guide
Are you thinking about applying to an arts college or considering a career in an artistic field? Do you know you love the arts but aren’t sure of where to start? Then this is the TeenLife Guide for you! Inside, you’ll find a number of different resources designed to help you prepare for your future in the arts. There’s links to scholarships, tips on how to develop your artistic career, and a number of summer programs for you to explore. Who knows, you may just find the college of your dreams as well!
Are you thinking about applying to an arts college or considering a career in an artistic field? Do you know you love the arts but aren’t sure of where to start? Then this is the TeenLife Guide for you! Inside, you’ll find a number of different resources designed to help you prepare for your future in the arts. There’s links to scholarships, tips on how to develop your artistic career, and a number of summer programs for you to explore. Who knows, you may just find the college of your dreams as well!
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What to Consider When<br />
PURSUING A CAREER IN MUSIC<br />
By Suzanne Shaffer<br />
ARE YOU CONSIDERING A CAREER IN MUSIC?<br />
If you are considering a career in the music industry, be<br />
aware this will require perseverance, patience, and tenacity.<br />
You should be willing to accept critique and the possibility<br />
of some failure. It requires the commitment to a long-term<br />
goal and the willingness to hone your skills and clarify your<br />
purpose as you receive instruction along the way.<br />
Before you embark on this journey, consider these<br />
recommendations:<br />
BE CLEAR ABOUT WHAT YOU WANT TO DO<br />
Be clear about what you want to do and zero in on your<br />
competitive advantage. What makes you different from<br />
everyone else? What are your distinctive skills? How does<br />
your experience set you apart from other artists? Are you<br />
interested in performance, writing, or teaching? Where do<br />
your interests fit in the various music career paths?<br />
Choosing a direction will help you clarify your passions and<br />
goals. Pursuing music for the flashy lifestyle or fame may<br />
seem attractive but without the passion or laser-focused<br />
direction you won’t succeed.<br />
INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE WHILE MASTERING<br />
YOUR CRAFT<br />
Majoring in music will help you shape your music career<br />
and master your craft. A degree in music will build on your
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