Dilemma amateur musicians

@hsofyan (3446)
Jakarta, Indonesia
May 17, 2009 9:35am CST
As a musician, I am very happy to play music. Especially if playing music with other musicians. If you're playing music, I really enjoy and happy. Do not feel well, mild pain or a lot of thought, I immediately lost if playing music. Music is a useful nutrients for my health. But I do not get enough money from playing music. I have to work in another. To be balanced, I still play music, at least once a week.
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
18 May 09
Hi hsofyan! My b/f is a musician too. It seems he has to play as though he has to eat. I think that when a person is born with a talent such as that, it is a true part of them..like an arm or leg.
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@hsofyan (3446)
• Jakarta, Indonesia
18 May 09
Hi JenInTN. Nice to meet you again. Maybe you right. But I already have a family. I can not egoist. I have to be balanced life.
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
18 May 09
Oh..I know..family comes first. I have children so I understand what you mean. When I say he plays because it's a part of him..I mean by day. He doesn't make alot of money or get a lot of gigs but he has to play his music. He does things like put videos on youtube and plays with a band he's recently hooked up with a few times a week. I can kind of relate because I am a writer and painter. If I have to go for long periods without doing what is part of me..I'm sad. There is no room for ego when it comes to family..I agree. It is nice to talk to you again. Take care.
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@hsofyan (3446)
• Jakarta, Indonesia
19 May 09
You are a writer and painter? Wow ... great! Really nice to meet you, Jen... Very very thanks for sharing..
• United States
9 Jul 09
Personally, I think ego=confidence to a point and confidence makes you a better musician. Also, if money is part of your dilemma, try finding a producer or masterer who can make your music sound better with the use of modern day technology!
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@hsofyan (3446)
• Jakarta, Indonesia
9 Jul 09
Thus finding a producer or masterer that difficult. Because there is a difference between the value of art and business.
@punkincat (214)
• United States
20 May 09
It's better to be balanced as that will help give you insperation for your music. Besides your music probly brings your family more comfort than you will ever know.
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@hsofyan (3446)
• Jakarta, Indonesia
21 May 09
Indeed, such that I do for this. Thanks for sharing..