I have been thinking of pursuing a music performance degree, but I am now skeptical about how I can get a job with it. The reason why I am considering it is because I want to become a performer (singer/musician). But besides that, what other occupations are you qualified for with this degree? Since I have been skeptical about this degree, I am falling back on music education instead, since I can get a job afterwards as a HS teacher or even a college professor. But in my heart, I know that teaching music is not my calling, instead it's truly performing! That's why I'm so torn with what TYPE of music major should I study that will be worth the TIME and MONEY? If you are a music performance major, what are the benefits of completing this degree? If you are a music major of some sort, what are some that you know that are really reliable to get a career with one day? As a singer/musician, I personally don't think this degree is needed to get a well-paying job in the music industry/field (look at the education of the most well known musicians nowadays... Beyonce, Rihanna... NO college background! Well, besides GAGA (NYU)) but then again, maybe a music degree in performance can be helpful for you personally to mold your craft. I'm just really curious on what this major has to offer! Also, I'm no way into classical music, so if you know any music schools/conservatories in CA or NY that are well known for contemporary music + a good reputation, please let me know!
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