Frank Cahill wrote: > Here in the workaholic Wash. D.C. area, I've heard people say that > "music and music lessons are a WASTE OF TIME. After all, you can'at make > a living at it." > > Many people here view all pursuits in life as a springboard to making > money. All activities should be competitive to better prepare you for > the work of work. If they don't, they are a waste. Careful now, Frank. :-) A lot of people both in and out of our profession already have a somewhat distorted view of DC. I'm a PTG member who has spent a lot of energy trying to get technicians to be more businesslike. Some people, here and elsewhere, do indeed go overboard in their pursuit of money, power, etc., and that playing music, for some, is just the escape they need. How ironic that their escape needs coincide with our business needs. Technicians, too, need to be sure they are not all-consumed with piano work and need to be sure that they enjoy other completely separate pursuits. It's good for their mental health, and therefore good for business. :-) :-) Carl
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