| Home recording and general music post from the archived Yabb Recording Website Message Board. Some of the info here may be outdated but many of the audio recording and home studio tips are still good. Note: The only tags I made and attempt to convert are italics, bold, center and underline. So if you see some gibberish surrounded by brackets, just ignore it.
Recording Website Archived Yabb board Post
Febuary 2001 Yabb Message Board Archive
Subject: That Scale again, adjusted for inflation
by Jon_B | 03/09/01 at 03:06:53
If you recall from the old board, a scale from 1 to ten, 1 being, it's a lukewarm hobby, you sing or play once in a while if you have nothing better to do. 10 being, music comes 1st, no matter what, even if it hurts.
It can be difficult at any age or circumstance. Some people actually are pressured into a career in music, but most of us have had to put up with, "get 'more realistic'goals" or put more emphasis on 'plan B'.
But if you are no longer in your teens or 20s and you are involved in a career and/or raising a family and are still wholeheartedly pursuing music, give yourself a couple of extra points, because that is when the going really gets tough, and most people completely drop out of the (music) program.
Subject: Re: That Scale again, adjusted for inflation
by Ally | 03/09/01 at 05:30:12
Hiya JonB,
I would say that I am definitely a 9 on your scale with an occassional 10 thrown in now and then. I have thought many times of giving up everything I've worked for to pursue it. I don't seem to be happy without the music in my life and always felt it was what I am supposed to be doing. Even if no one else were to support me...it would still be my pursuit.
Subject: Re: That Scale again, adjusted for inflation
by JR#97 | 03/09/01 at 09:07:48
Throw me down as a 5 or so. I used to be a 10 when I was a full-time engineer, but I got burned out. Now I'm in it mostly for enjoyement and the creative process. I doubt I'll ever do it as a career again. And I seriously doubt I'll ever be a professional or successfuly musician/artist. Which is fine by me. Now that I've hit 30's my priorities have changed. Although I'm single now, there are things I want in life that I don't think the music biz will provide. I will say that through music I have made some incredible friends and had some incredible experiences that only music could provide.
Subject: Re: That Scale again, adjusted for inflation
by Percy | 03/10/01 at 16:32:30
I would say Im a high 6/low 7. Im 46 so keeping up is tough but I play regularly(tonite even ) in a weekend warrior type band. My circle of friends change with every different band Im in. Some of my trucking buddies ask me why I keep doing it and I cant explain it to them in a way they would understand. When ever I run into some one I played with years ago, they usually regret quitting. My wife is supportive and a sweetheart to boot.
Percy
Subject: Re: That Scale again, adjusted for inflation
by Broken_Recor | 04/10/01 at 07:52:43
I used to be a 9, now I'm more like a 6, but I've been a steady 6 for a few years now;D
When I got into my first band at 19 or so, living in a van with three other sweaty guys and playing every night for enough to eat on sounded like a good idea.
Now at a much "softer" 31, I couldn't imagine that lifestyle. Music is too important for me to drop altogether, but I get just as much enjoyment now farting around with my home studio and writing while sleeping in the same bed every night. Kind of an evolution I guess.
Subject: 6 and climbing!
by GirlFriday | 04/10/01 at 10:28:32
A couple years ago, I tried to find someone who would agree to pay all my bills and put food on my table in exchange for...well, nothing. But since that didn't happen, I'm forced to work.
I am a serious vocal student and intend to sing professionally around Chicago (small gigs and voices overs) when I'm ready. I hope just 2 more years. So, the amount of time I can dedicate will increase. I'm even thinking about studying music in a real school and doing the voice teacher thing. Who knows...