I take that back ... comes all of the QUESTIONS.
Because, I know that there's a lot of work ahead of me. But I have no idea where to start. My mentors have given me some ideas, but the journey is mine to create. That leaves me with a lot of questions...
- Do I need to get a music degree?
- If yes, how do I figure out what school, what program, what courses...
- If no, how do I pick up some music theory, conducting, etc. skills I'll need?
- How do I get practical experience?
- How do I get the knowledge and skills to not look like a fool while I'm getting experience?
- Will I qualify for the UUMN credentialing program?
- How well do I need to be able to play piano?
- Should I take piano lessons?
So, I'm spending the next couple of weeks researching. Looking online, talking to folks, consulting with my mentors, trying to come up with a development plan of my very own.
But there are also the more practical questions like...
- How do I create a financial plan for this career change?
- Should I try to expand my consulting business to supplement my income?
- What should the timeline for leaving my day job look like?
Ahhh... That last question. It is *SO* difficult to find joy in my current work environment. Through no fault of my boss or co-workers, I have been challenged to keep myself engaged in my day job. Now that I've figured out what I really want to do, I know what I don't want to do, and it's a struggle to keep focused on a job that's just paying the bills. I'm hoping that getting my financial plan together will remind me WHY I need my day job for at least another year or two. There are credit card debts to be settled and savings to accrue before I make any sudden moves. And if I need to pay for schooling or lessons, even more reason. So the faster I can get a plan on paper, the better.
It's tough. I see the vision and I want it all now. But I also want to be responsible and well prepared to be the best Music Director I can be. Patience.
Patience.
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