How to win friends and influence people

Trying to have a career in music is one of the most ridiculous thing a human-being can do. Oh how I recall the days of Middle School computerised career tests that always suggested ‘Librarian’ as a suitable career. Nevertheless, those of us that stick with it year after year come to find ourselves on a constant roller-coaster of highs and lows, but no matter how you fare, you realise that everyone knows each other. I’m sure somewhere there is a true ‘musicians-anonymous’-type organisation, for those who are trying desperately not to fall on/off the wagon depending on their perspective…for now I’ll give you a link to a site which gives little movie clips, interviews and advice from various professionals, including the violinist Lucy Gould, of the Gould Piano Trio.

Soundjunction.org (from the ABRSM) – Lucy Gould ‘Journey’