How does one become a musician?
Hello,
I have great love for music and I believe I have a strong talent and good ear. I have bought a piano and a guitar, and I've learned to read 8 octaves sight reading in just about a month, but only at 40bpm, but I'm sure it will get better with time.
I am currently at age 22, I have studied at university but never finished a degree, but have considerable experience in entrepreneurship and programming (software/websites) and work as a general manager for a small IT company.
I want to give up everything and focus on music. People tell me I have a good singing voice.
But what are the dangers? What kind of salary can I expect? How do I get jobs? What should I do to learn the skills necessary, and what skills should I acquire?
I think it would be nice to play piano in hotels, cruise ships, gigs etc. as a start and then progress to albums and concerts. Ideas? I love jazz, rnb, blues and swing (frank sinatra style).