Believe it or not, when I started college I actually came in as an "Undecided" major. Don't get me wrong, I had a ton of interests. I just didn't think that the ones I was good at could actually help me earn a career. I was the girl who loved to draw, felt freed by singing, danced since she was six, and was the captain of her high school color guard. None of these things could actually make me happy as a career... or so I thought.
I didn't pursue music at the outset of my college career because of two things. First, I thought that my parents would disapprove of my choosing a career that could potentially be pretty unstable. Second, I was scared. Yes, I admit it. I found a deep love of singing in high school through both musical theatre and choir, but I couldn't fathom that I may possibly pass an audition and actually get into the voice program at the university level. DO NOT let yourself fall into this trap. Talk to your parents- most of the time they will be more supportive of your plans than you realize. And NEVER tell yourself that you aren't good enough. In reality it is always better to try and fail than to not try at all.
If you learn anything from my story, learn this: regardless of how much you hate the path you're currently on, do not let your current situation (academics, job) fall by the wayside. I admit that I wasn't happy with what I was doing (pursuing a French major when I clearly was nowhere as interested in the culture as the rest of my classmates) but that was no excuse for me to put in less effort. I was consoled by reminding myself that I was taking time to prepare for my voice audition (studying up on music theory, choosing and learning repertoire) but in hindsight I had plenty of time to be successful doing both to the best of my ability.
All in all, I don't regret my decision to pursue music as a career one bit. I chose to study what I loved, and I love myself more for it. Yes, the life of a performer can be hectic and difficult, and sometimes stress will get the better of you. Even so, if you have the passion and the drive in the end it will be worth it.
I didn't pursue music at the outset of my college career because of two things. First, I thought that my parents would disapprove of my choosing a career that could potentially be pretty unstable. Second, I was scared. Yes, I admit it. I found a deep love of singing in high school through both musical theatre and choir, but I couldn't fathom that I may possibly pass an audition and actually get into the voice program at the university level. DO NOT let yourself fall into this trap. Talk to your parents- most of the time they will be more supportive of your plans than you realize. And NEVER tell yourself that you aren't good enough. In reality it is always better to try and fail than to not try at all.
If you learn anything from my story, learn this: regardless of how much you hate the path you're currently on, do not let your current situation (academics, job) fall by the wayside. I admit that I wasn't happy with what I was doing (pursuing a French major when I clearly was nowhere as interested in the culture as the rest of my classmates) but that was no excuse for me to put in less effort. I was consoled by reminding myself that I was taking time to prepare for my voice audition (studying up on music theory, choosing and learning repertoire) but in hindsight I had plenty of time to be successful doing both to the best of my ability.
All in all, I don't regret my decision to pursue music as a career one bit. I chose to study what I loved, and I love myself more for it. Yes, the life of a performer can be hectic and difficult, and sometimes stress will get the better of you. Even so, if you have the passion and the drive in the end it will be worth it.
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