Ah what a day! Somehow I knew that once I actually started classes everything would be great, but I had no idea it would be to this extent! After a few hours in the practice room, I went to my first class, Dok. I am not sure what it is literally translated to in english, but it is a guest-lecture based class on music entrepreneurialism. Today we were mostly being introduced to the course (of which I am only enrolled in half of, the other half is a year-long project based class that I cannot participate in since I will only be here till December) and the website. This website is a source of much amazement as well. It is like a Dummies book on anything and everything to do with being a professional musician. Taxes, payment, subsidies, grants, proposals, fundraising, negotiating, applications for teaching jobs, for university jobs. This website is key. If nothing else, I would love to find a way to start (and monazite, preferably) something like this in the states. I believe the lack of available knowledge about the workings of the music BUSINESS is one of the main barriers of entry to the field. Much work to be done.
Afterwards, I had my first drumset lesson with Lucas. Wow, what a guy, what a drummer, and what a teacher. He, much like everyone here, is very into the student-initiated teaching model. He will go where I want to go, and he will help get me there. Amazing stuff. I am so excited to work with him!
To top it all off, I officially have composition lessons with Joel Bons starting Thursday! All is coming to order, just as administration said it would nearly two weeks ago. I am sorry I did not believe you, for all has come to pass that you have fortold. I, sir, am one happy Barry.
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