I want to get a backup degree. I'm not giving up my dream to make music my career, but I don't want to get a degree in music. I will regret it if I don't at least try and see what it's like to work in the music industry as a drummer. What degree would be most applicable or helpful to me achieving the goal of making a living in music? There would also be the added benefit in the case that I need a day job, I could get something that would pay much better than minimum wage.
I was thinking of getting a bachelor of commerce degree with a specialization in finance but I wanted to know what my options are before I actually apply for any programs. Thanks
Is there any way you can complete a music degree, and then complete another degree, if you decide music isn't for you? I realize that college can be expensive, but with your basic requirements out of the way, you might only need another year or two for that second degree.
I know a guitar player who is really a great player, and can function on a pro level in a variety of styles. He had a lot of experience in bands as a teenager, and also complete a jazz studies degree. After graduating he got a second degree in Electrical Engineering, and now has a well-paying day job. He plays music on the weekends and only takes the gigs he wants. But he's also grateful for his early experience and jazz training, which help him to function at a higher level then the vast majority of engineers/doctors/lawyers who play music as a hobby.
Engineering/CompSci is pretty useful in the music business. I know some musicians who work for music software/hardware companies like Izotope, Universal Audio, etc.
As stated by many, the trades are lucrative and there are a ton of positions open.
Many musicians decide to teach, in order to have a steady source of income in between gigs. So if you wanted to do that, a Music Education degree would be the most useful, because you would be certified to teach in local schools. A master's degree is usually required to teach music a the college level. Teaching privately allows you to have your mornings free to practice and prepare for gigs, so that part is nice. But plenty of great musicians don't have the personality or patience for teaching.
I was thinking of getting a bachelor of commerce degree with a specialization in finance but I wanted to know what my options are before I actually apply for any programs. Thanks
What sort of job would you get? Work for a large company's accounting department?